Buckeye Reporter

Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has taken a stand against Illinois' gun law by filing an amicus brief in Herrera v. Raoul and urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the ban on certain rifles and standard capacity magazines.

Jay R. Carson, senior litigator at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of upholding legal precedent, stating, "In the wake of Bruen, lawmakers, litigants, and judges are debating how the ruling should apply. But as courts consider the cases brought before them, they are still bound by precedent."

Carson further pointed out the necessity for the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, highlighting that "some lower courts have ignored the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling, so it is left to the high court to act and re-affirm its decision in Bruen and promote uniformity throughout the federal court system."

The Buckeye Institute's amicus brief argues that Illinois' ban on certain firearms and magazines violates the U.S. Constitution, citing the precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen.

The Institute's proactive stance in supporting legal consistency and constitutional rights underscores the ongoing debate and legal battles surrounding gun laws in various states.