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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Illinois public‑transport gun ban

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider whether people can carry firearms on public transit, leaving the issue unresolved at the nation's highest court.

Published Apr 6, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Illinois' ban on carrying firearms on public transportation. By refusing to hear the case, the high court left the question of whether individuals may carry guns on public transit unresolved at the national level.