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680news.comMan Sentenced to 20 Years for Gunpoint Kidnapping Over Drug Debt
A federal judge sentenced 35-year-old Jatavion Biggins to 240 months in prison for kidnapping a victim at gunpoint in Peoria, Illinois, and demanding ransom to settle a drug debt. The conviction triggers mandatory supervised release and forfeiture of assets used in the crime.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLawsuit Challenges Illinois Firearm Owner Identification Card Requirement
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to overturn Illinois' Firearm Owner's Identification Card requirement. The complaint argues the licensing scheme violates the Second Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Fox NewsLawsuit Challenges Illinois Firearm Identification Card Requirement
The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois officials on Tuesday challenging the state's Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. The suit argues the law violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments by requiring residents to obtain state permission b…
The FederalistLawsuit Filed Against Illinois Voting Rights Act, Alleging Unconstitutional Use of Race in Redistricting
A lawsuit filed Monday in federal court alleges that Illinois districting criteria violate the U.S. Constitution by elevating race as a primary purpose in legislative line drawing. The Public Interest Legal Foundation brought the case on behalf of resident Jeanne Ives against Gov…