In one of the most unexpected pairings you’ll ever see, the Illinois State Rifle Association and the ACLU are both opposing an Illinois bill proposed by a state representative, but it actually makes sense: the bill would permit Illinois police to peruse the social media accounts of gun purchasers before they’re approved for a firearm license.
As CBS Chicago reports, Rep. Daniel Didech (D-Buffalo Grove) has submitted the bill, claiming, ““This is something my community is demanding action on … It gives Illinois State Police additional tools to make sure that dangerous weapons aren’t getting into the hands of dangerous people,” and adding, “A lot of people who are having mental health issues will often post on their social media pages that they’re about to hurt themselves or others. We need to give those people the help they need.”
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