In the wake of the landmark D.C. vs Heller case, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago. Chicago, which has draconian anti-gun laws, currently bans handguns and requires onerous registration procedures on other firearms.
“Chicago’s handgun ban has failed to stop violent crime,” SAF founder Alan Gottlieb stated. “It’s time to give the Constitution a chance.”
You can follow the progress of this case, McDonald v. City of Chicago, at a special website set up by the Second Amendment Foundation: ChicagoGunCase.com.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Dunkel // Jun 27, 2008 at 7:22 am
Hopefully, the first of many…
2 Gary L. Griffiths // Jun 30, 2008 at 5:25 pm
While watching ABC News in Moline, IL the evening of 26 Jun 08, I watched a clip of Mayor Daley reacting to the news of the lawsuit, almost frothing at the mouth. I was reminded of Gov. Wallace’s “Segregation Now, Segregation Forever” speech. Gun control is just as much a denial of our civil rights as segregation was 50 years ago.
3 Peter D. Summers // Nov 20, 2008 at 11:13 am
That has to be one of the most misguided understandings of civil rights I’ve ever encountered. Gun ownership, like most other rights, as Justice Scalia aptly asserted, is not absolute. Comparing your ability to own an assault rifle with the inability of a black man to vote is laughable.
4 admin // Nov 20, 2008 at 11:22 am
Peter,
Thanks for stopping by.
Please clarify a few things for me:
1. What is your definition of an “assault rifle”?
2. What is your definition of a “civil right”?
Once I understand what your understanding of these two terms, I would be very happy to further discuss this topic with you.
–Richard
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