Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law
Civil liberty advocates have filed a lawsuit against Illinois over its Firearm Owners Identification Act, which requires gun owners to carry identification at all times. The New Civil Liberties Alliance argues that this law is unconstitutional and infringes on the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The lawsuit seeks to challenge the law's requirement and its implications for self-defense rights.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance against Illinois officials.
- ▪The FOID Card Act mandates that gun owners apply for and carry identification to possess firearms.
- ▪The plaintiffs argue that the law deprives individuals of their right to keep and bear arms without state permission.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 09:20:38 -0400 |
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Second Amendment Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law Illinois law demanding gun-owners carry papers at all times challenged in court By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 19, 2026 9:20am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials Tuesday over the state's Firearm Owners Identification Act, also known as the FOID Card Act, a state law that requires Illinois residents to apply for and carry an identification card at all times in order to possess…
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