The Second Amendment Foundation and Illinois State Rifle Association are supporting a lawsuit by two Illinois residents seeking a permanent injunction against a ban on so-called “assault weapons” adopted in Cook County more than ten years ago, in a case filed in Cook County Circuit Court.
Plaintiffs in the action are Matthew D. Wilson and Troy Edhlund. They are represented by attorney David G. Sigale of Glen Ellyn.
SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb said the lawsuit is necessary because the ordinance defines “assault weapons” in a way that is both vague and arbitrary, without providing any explanation why certain firearms are prohibited.
The lawsuit also notes that under the ordinance, commonly-owned semiautomatic sporting shotguns and rifles could be banned due to the language of the law.