The Cole Memo

In this episode, Cole Preston sits down with Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner for an in-depth discussion on Illinois’ firearm ban, its legal challenges, and the latest developments from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Jeremy provides a detailed breakdown of the case’s journey through the courts, the implications of recent rulings, and what might come next. We also touch on federal and state courtroom transparency and the broader legislative landscape.

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Links mentioned during show

• Check out Jeremy’s latest article, featured in this episode’s discussion, here.
• Read more about the Illinois Supreme Court decision mentioned in this conversation here.
• Listen to Jeremy’s most recent appearance in Episode 129 here.
  • You can also catch Jeremy in Episode 40, available here.
    • Jeremy joined me for Episode 273 of the Chillinois Podcast. Listen to it here.
      • During Episode 273, we discussed how five Illinois public health employees created a “yearbook” of medical marijuana applicants with derogatory captions, and the broader implications for government accountability and public health.