Videos tagged with CTA

This video details the significant ruling in Schoenthal v. Raoul, where a federal court struck down Illinois' ban on carrying concealed firearms on public transportation (CTA and Metra) as unconstitutional. The court found that Illinois failed to demonstrate a historical tradition of firearm regulation justifying the ban, granting summary judgment to the plaintiffs. The ruling, an 'as applied' challenge, declared the ban a violation of the Second Amendment in its application to the named plaintiffs, though it may face appeal.

This video discusses the legal implications of carrying a concealed firearm on Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) trains. It references a past incident where a concealed carry holder intervened in a robbery on the Red Line and was not charged. The speaker strongly advises against carrying firearms on CTA trains, emphasizing adherence to the law.