As the legal battles over Illinois’ widespread gun ban continue, a pivotal moment arises with a federal trial underway in East St. Louis. According to the Chicago Tribune, the constitutionality of the nearly two-year-old legislation is once again under scrutiny, this time before U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn, who previously signaled the law as likely unconstitutional. Despite a stay by the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and a decision in favor of state and municipality power to uphold such bans, McGlynn’s past remarks cast a shadow over the upcoming proceedings.