Brendan F. Kelly
Coverage of Brendan F. Kelly in the Nexus archive.
- Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say
Five people were killed in a targeted mass shooting against a family in East St. Louis, Illinois. Two teenagers were arrested, and the shooter is connected to the victims' family. The incident occurred at three locations, including a park.
- Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law
The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials over the state's Firearm Owners Identification Act, arguing it is unconstitutional and deprives residents of their right to bear arms. The lawsuit challenges the law's constitutionality, contending it violates the Second Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief.
- Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law
The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials over the state's Firearm Owners Identification Act, challenging the law as unconstitutional. The law requires Illinois residents to apply for and carry an identification card to possess any firearm or ammunition. The lawsuit argues that the law deprives everyone of the right to keep and bear arms.