Consolidated
Lead case: 3:23-cv-00209

Illinois Southern District Court
Judge:Stephen P Mcglynn
Case #: 3:23-cv-00141
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Jan 17, 2023
Terminated:Nov 08, 2024
Case in other court:USCA7, 23-01826
Last checked: Sunday Jul 16, 2023 5:45 AM CDT
Defendant
James Gomric
Represented By
Thomas R. Ysursa
Becker, Hoerner & Ysursa, P.C.
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Defendant
Brendan F. Kelly
Represented By
Laura K. Bautista
Illinois Attorney General'S Office - Springfield
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Christopher Graham Wells
Illinois Attorney General'S Office
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Defendant
Patrick D. Kenneally
Represented By
Troy Owens
Mchenry County State'S Attorney'S Office
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Andrew G. Hamilton
Mchenry County State'S Attorney
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Defendant
Jarrod Peters
Represented By
James E. Godfrey, Jr.
Evans & Dixon, Llc - St. Louis
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Defendant
Kwame Raoul
Represented By
Laura K. Bautista
Illinois Attorney General'S Office - Springfield
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Christopher Graham Wells
Illinois Attorney General'S Office
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Defendant
Robb Tadelman
Represented By
Troy Owens
Mchenry County State'S Attorney'S Office
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Andrew G. Hamilton
Mchenry County State'S Attorney
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Defendant
Jeremy Walker
Represented By
James E. Godfrey, Jr.
Evans & Dixon, Llc - St. Louis
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Defendant
Richard Watson
Represented By
Thomas R. Ysursa
Becker, Hoerner & Ysursa, P.C.
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Plaintiff
C4 Gun Store, LLC
Represented By
David G. Sigale
Law Firm Of David G. Sigale, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc.
Represented By
David G. Sigale
Law Firm Of David G. Sigale, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Dane Harrel
Represented By
David G. Sigale
Law Firm Of David G. Sigale, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Illinois State Rifle Association
Represented By
David G. Sigale
Law Firm Of David G. Sigale, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Marengo Guns, Inc.
Represented By
David G. Sigale
Law Firm Of David G. Sigale, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Second Amendment Foundation
Represented By
David G. Sigale
Law Firm Of David G. Sigale, P.C.
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GPO Apr 28 2023
applies in these consolidated cases, the corresponding Motions for Preliminary Injunction are also be GRANTED. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 4/28/2023. (jce) Modified on 4/28/2023 (mar).STRICKEN AT DOC. 44 - ORDER granting 16 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Although the Order specifically identifies the plaintiffs in the lead case of Barnett, et al. v. Raoul, et al., 23-cv-209-SPM, the caption also references the consolidated cases, i.e., Harrel, et al. v. Raoul, et al., 23-cv-141-SPM; Langley, et al. v. Kelly, et al., 23-cv-192-SPM; and, Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois, et al. v. Pritzker, et al., 23-cv-215-SPM. Because the same analysis
GPO Apr 28 2023
ORDER granting 16 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Although the Order specifically identifies the plaintiffs in the lead case of Barnett, et al. v. Raoul, et al., 23-cv-209-SPM, the caption also references the consolidated cases, i.e., Harrel, et al. v. Raoul, et al., 23-cv-141-SPM; Langley, et al. v. Kelly, et al., 23-cv-192-SPM; and, Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois, et al. v. Pritzker, et al., 23-cv-215-SPM. Because the same analysis applies in these consolidated cases, the corresponding Motions for Preliminary Injunction are also be GRANTED. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 4/28/2023. (jce)
GPO Nov 08 2024
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW following bench trial. The Court finds in favor of the Plaintiffs and against the Defendants in these consolidated cases. The Court holds that the challenged provisions of the Protect Illinois Communities Act are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution as applied to the states by the Fourteenth Amendment. Therefore, the Plaintiffs' request for a permanent injunction is GRANTED. The State of Illinois is hereby ENJOINED from the enforcement of PICA's criminal penalties in accordance with 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 5/24-1(a)(14)(16) (bump stocks and assault weapons); 5/24-1.9(a)(h) (assault weapons and attachments); and 5/24-1.10(a)(h) (large-capacity magazines) against all Illinois citizens, effective immediately. The State of Illinois is also ENJOINED from enforcing the firearm registration requirements and penalties associated with entering false information on the endorsement affidavit for non-exempt weapons, magazines, and attachments previously required to be registered in accordance with 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/4.1. This permanent injunction is STAYED for thirty (30) days. Additionally, the Government's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on the Langley Plaintiffs' Counts IV and VI (Doc. 220) is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 11/8/2024. Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00209-SPM, 3:23-cv-00141-SPM, 3:23-cv-00192-SPM, 3:23-cv-00215-SPM (trf)
GPO Nov 08 2024
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Approved by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 11/8/2024. Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00209-SPM, 3:23-cv-00141-SPM, 3:23-cv-00192-SPM, 3:23-cv-00215-SPM(trf)
GPO Dec 09 2024
PERMANENT INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 12/9/2024. Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00209-SPM, 3:23-cv-00141-SPM, 3:23-cv-00192-SPM, 3:23-cv-00215-SPM(trf)
GPO Dec 09 2024
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 12/9/2024. The Clerk's Judgment issued on November 8, 2024 (Doc. 259) is hereby VACATED. Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00209-SPM, 3:23-cv-00141-SPM, 3:23-cv-00192-SPM, 3:23-cv-00215-SPM(trf)

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Submitted Wed 01/18/2023
Docket last updated: 04/18/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Monday, December 09, 2024
62 62 order Judgment - Clerk Mon 12/09 3:02 PM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 12/9/2024. The Clerk's Judgment issued on November 8, 2024 (Doc. 259) is hereby VACATED . Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00209-SPM, 3:23-cv-00141-SPM, 3:23-cv-00192-SPM, 3:23-cv-00215-SPM(trf)
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PERMANENT INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 12/9/2024. Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00209-SPM, 3:23-cv-00141-SPM, 3:23-cv-00192-SPM, 3:23-cv-00215-SPM(trf)
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ORDER: On December 5, 2024, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued an Order holding that this Court's issuance of a Permanent Injunction and of Judgment on November 8, 2024 was deficient for failure to adequately comply with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58 and 65. ( See Doc. 269; see also Docs. 258, 259). While the case was not remanded to this Court, the Seventh Circuit wrote that "we trust that the district court will enter appropriate orders promptly without the need for a formal command by this court." (Doc. 269, p. 2). Therefore, this Court will issue a Permanent Injunction and an Amended Clerk's Judgment in separate Orders in accordance with the Seventh Circuit's command ( see Doc. 269) and with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58 and 65. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to notify the Seventh Circuit of the issuance of the Permanent Injunction and Amended Clerk's Judgment once filed. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 12/9/2024. Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00209-SPM, 3:23-cv-00141-SPM, 3:23-cv-00192-SPM, 3:23-cv-00215-SPM (trf) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. Modified on 12/9/2024 (trf)
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