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Illinois Supreme Court tosses county tax on guns, ammunition
Chicago Journal ^ | 10/21/2021 | Staff

Posted on 10/22/2021 4:17:10 PM PDT by Bonemaker

Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis wrote in a 6-0 decision that the taxes violate the constitution’s uniformity clause. She noted revenue from the tax isn't directed toward funds or programs to curb the costs of gun violence or reduce the violence.

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KEYWORDS: cookcounty; guntax
Wonders never cease.
1 posted on 10/22/2021 4:17:10 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: Bonemaker

The Supreme Court of IL just explained how to get past the law.


2 posted on 10/22/2021 5:18:05 PM PDT by jrestrepo (Now I am an insurgent. Starve the beast (any way possible) )
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To: jrestrepo

Can they tax the rest of bill of rights?


3 posted on 10/22/2021 5:39:25 PM PDT by Ruger1099
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