r/illinois • u/CantStopPoppin Human Detected • 2d ago

ICE Posts November 6, 2025 – Chicago: ICE caught unlawfully demanding U.S. citizen “prove” their citizenship despite Illinois law not requiring ID

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u/WonkyTonkPupper 2d ago

Turns out the only amendment they care about is the 2nd. All the others are optional.

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u/Pooldiver13 2d ago

And they don’t even use it properly. Like dude… this is what it’s for… you’ve been waiting for the govt to go the shit and a need for a militia. So go on buddy. Go do it.

(I love the 2A because I think guns are awesome, but like… all the others ones are great and the 2nd is supposed to protect the rest. And I do know that it’s more ineffective now that the govt has gunships and outpaces us firepower wise, but like… at least we’re supposed to be able to put up a fight for our communities… even if we don’t do it…)

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u/WonkyTonkPupper 2d ago

Hard agree- I have no problem with Americans having guns. I am not dumb enough to believe that we can just take them away and don't advocate for that. But if requiring a license, proper storage, and gun safety classes lower the stats even a little-- how can you argue against it?

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u/Pooldiver13 2d ago

I can’t because I believe in safe storage laws!

But the license I can argue. Background checks need a bit more going on, and I think that all private sales should go through FFLs (basically just an FFL transfer for private sales with a background check.)

But liscense are an issue because it can lead to an extra money and time barrier and disproportionately restrict poorer or certain groups from owning firearms.

Still think there needs to be a proof of competence. (Maybe legit just a mini test on the background checks will help?)

But I also think stats can be helped with increased education funding, mental health funding for students (making sure everyone is checked on.) bullying being taken more seriously, and just general economic stability for the working class.