Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Opponents of the proposal to ban certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines in Illinois offered their opinions of the legislation during a House hearing Thursday. Just as the first hearing on Monday for House Bill 5855, the second hearing also featured advocates pushing for a gun ban.
While supporting the measure, Joseph Saunders with Brave Youth Group, said at the crux of the issue is the hearts of bad actors.
He pushed for more resources to interdict violence. Opposing the bill, Chicago native Nico Noisette said it’s inner city people of color who are more at risk of being victims of violence.
Others opposed the idea of penalty enhancements they say would disproportionately impact minority communities that are looking for ways to protect themselves from crime. A third hearing is set for Tuesday.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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