Illinois back in Court after Concealed carry law passed

Shepard v. Madigan This federal suit challenges Illinois' unconstitutional total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home.   The lead plaintiff is church treasurer Mary Shepard.  The ISRA is co-plaintiff in this case that is supported by the NRA. From the NRA-ILA Press Release: Mary Shepard is an Illinois resident and a trained gun owner with no criminal record, who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun in two other states. Because Illinois remains the only state that completely prohibits all law-abiding citizens from carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home, Mary Shepard also became a crime victim. While working as the treasurer of her church, Mrs. Shepard and an 83-year-old co-worker were viciously attacked and beaten by a six-foot-three-inch, 245-pound man with a violent past and a criminal record. Mrs. Shepard and her co-worker were lucky to survive, as each of them suffered major injuries to the head, neck and upper body. Mrs. Shepard’s injuries required extensive surgery and physical therapy. “Mary Shepard isn't just a victim of the violent criminal who attacked her," said Chris W. Cox, executive director of NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. "She is also a victim of anti self-defense activists in the Illinois legislature who have consistently refused to recognize that good people have the right to protect themselves when they go about their everyday business. We're pleased that the legislature has come closer this year than ever before to changing the law, but close isn't good enough for Mary Shepard and the thousands of other Illinois residents who are prohibited by statute from defending themselves outside the home." Because Illinois statutes prohibit the right to keep and bear arms and the ability to carry handguns in Illinois, they infringe on the right of the people, including Mrs. Shepard, members of the ISRA and other law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution and are thus null and void. ... The entire press release is posted on NRA-ILA.   These PDF documents are a matter of public record in this suit, they are here for your information only. Initial Complaint  5/13/2011 Motion for Preliminary Permanent Injunction 07/08/2011      Motion for Oral Argument 07/08/2011      Supporting Memorandum 07/08/2011 Defendants' Response to the Request for Injunction  7/22/2011 Defendants' Objection to the Request for Injunction  7/22/2011 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 7/22/2011 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss-Sheriff 7/22/2011      Defendant's Motion for Extension-Sheriff 07/22/2011 Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Motion filing 07/25/2011 Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Brief filing 07/25/2011 Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment 08/08/2011 Declaration of Mary Shepard in Support for Summary Judgment 08/08/2011 Declaration of ISRA President Don Moran in Support for Summary Judgment 08/08/2011 Plaintiff Response to the State Motion to Dismiss 08/15/2011 Motion to Defer Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, Madigan 9/2/2011 Motion to Defer Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, Livesay 9/2/2011 Motion to Cite Supplemental Authority, Madigan 9/12/2011 Memorandum and Order 3/30/2012 Defendant Motion to Stay 4/9/2012 Plaintiff Opposition for Stay 4/9/2012 Brief Amici Curiau 4/18/12 Appellate Request Motion to Consolidate and for Extension of Time Denied-ORDER 4/26/12 Notice of Oral Argument 5/9/12 Defendant Brief 5/9/12 Amicus Order to Join 5/10/12 Joint Order 5/10/12 City of Chicago Amicus Curiae 5/16/12 District of Columbia Amicus Curiae 5/16/12 Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence Amicus Curiae 5/16/12 Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence Disclosure 5/16/12 Shepard / ISRA Reply Brief of Plaintiffs Appellants 5/23/12 7th Court of Appeals Decision 12/11/12 Plaintiff's Motion For Declaration of Unconstitutionality and Preliminary and/or  Permanent Injunction 07/10/13 Defendants Motion to Dismiss 7/9/13 Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite 7/10/13 Plaintiff's Response To Defendants' Motion To Dismiss As Moot 7/10/13 Notice of Filing of Appeal 7/30/13 Notice of Case Opening 7/30/13 Motion to Expedite Emergency Motion 7/30/13 Emergency Motion For Injunction Pending Appeal 7/30/13

ISRA v. Illinois State Police   This suit seeks to keep the Illinois State Police from releasing FOID information. The ISRA obtained a restraining order that prevents the ISP from releasing the info while the suit proceeds. Illinois State Rifle Association Secures Temporary Restraining Order Against Release of Firearm Owners' Personal Information PEORIA, Ill., March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA): The ISRA is pleased to announce that it has secured a temporary restraining order against the release of personal information belonging to persons holding Illinois Firearm Owner Identification cards (FOID). The ISRA and four additional plaintiffs filed for the temporary restraining order after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that her office believes that release of FOID information to the public is proper under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The ISRA is very concerned that public release of personal information from the FOID database will jeopardize the safety of law-abiding firearm owners. ... The entire press release is posted on PRNewswire.   These PDF documents are a matter of public record in this suit: ISRA Compliant  3/11/2011 Adding extra plaintiffs  4/1/2011 Appearance of ISP's attorneys 4/25/2011:  Thompson,  Carter ISP's answer to the complaint, with exhibits  5/13/2011

Moore v. Madigan This federal lawsuit alleges that Illinois statutes that completely ban the carrying of handguns for self-defense are "inconsistent with the Second Amendment." Joining SAF are two private citizens, Michael Moore of Champaign and Charles Hooks of Percy. Named as defendants are Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and State Police Superintendent Patrick Keen.  The initial press release is posted on PRNewswire. Additional plaintiffs have been added: Illinois Carry,  and two more private citizens, Peggy Fechter of Carmi, and Jon Maier, a resident of Bloomington.  This info is in a additional press release is posted on PRNewswire. These PDF documents are a matter of public record in this suit: Initial Compliant  5/13/2011 Amended complaint & extra plaintiffs  5/20/2011 Brief of AMICUS CURIAE Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence in Support of the Defendants 7/27/2011 Court Decision 2/3/2012 7th Court of Appeals Decision 12/11/12

State v. Aguilar This case involves the constitutionality of a law which Alberto Aguilar was charged and convicted of, that being aggravated use of a weapon.   The case was appealed by Aguilar to the first district court of appeals on grounds the law is unconstitutional.  The case was affirmed at the Appellate Court level as originally ruled by the trial courts judgment.  The case has been brought to the Illinois Supreme Court seeking to reverse the Appellate Courts decision. ISRA filed an amicus brief (a friend of the court) and included CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) and The Pink Pistols.  Certain Illinois legislators also filed amicus briefs. These PDF documents are a matter of public record in this suit: Aguilar Motion to file Amici Brief 9/15/11 Aguilar notice of filing 9/19/11 Illinois Legislators Unopposed Motion for Leave to file a Brief Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellant 9/19/11 Illinois Legislators Brief Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner 9/19/11 National Rifle Assn Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Brief Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellant 9/19/11 Brief of Amici Curiae, Illinois State Rifle Association, CORE and Pink Pistols in Support of Appellant 9/20/11 Motion for an Extension of Time to File People's Brief 10/24/11 Aguilar Opening Brief for Appeal 9/14/2011 Aguilar Reply Brief 8/29/2012 Aguilar Supplemental Brief 1/17/2013 Aguilar Supplemental Reply 3/16/2013 Ezell v. Chicago Capitalizing on its federal appeals court victory Wednesday in Ezell v. City of Chicago, the Second Amendment Foundation today moved for a preliminary injunction against the State of Illinois to prevent further enforcement of that state's prohibitions on firearms carry in public by law-abiding citizens. The motion was filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois in Springfield. Joining SAF in this motion are Illinois Carry and four private citizens, Michael Moore, Charles Hooks, Peggy Fechter and Jon Maier. The underlying case is known as Moore v. Madigan.  The initial press release is posted on PRNewswire. These PDF documents are a matter of public record in this suit: Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Opposition to Defendant's Second Motion to Dismiss 08/29/2011 Memorandum Opinion and Order 09/28/2011 Amended Complaint filed 10/15/11 Heller v. DC Court of Appeals Ruling This PDF document is a matter of public record in this suit: Court of Appeals Ruling 10/4/2011 Keep the ISRA fighting for your rights in the courts.  Please make a donation on-line here , or over the phone at 815-635-3198. If you would like to mail or fax a donation, we have a printable form here . If you're not an ISRA member, now is the time. You can join on-line , or over the phone at 815-635-3198. You can download a printable application form here .