ISRA Files Injunction to Compel Illinois State Police to Issue FOID Cards Within 30 Days
Chatsworth, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois State Rifle Association on behalf of its members have filed an injunction to compel the Illinois State Police to issue FOID cards within the 30-day timetable as required by law.
The Injunction was filed in the UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION. A hearing is set for Dec. 22nd.
According to the Illinois State Police, there currently are 145,000 pending FOID card applications and the average wait time is 121 days for a FOID card. In addition, there are 27,000 Concealed Carry applications pending.
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