Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis | BlueRoomStream
By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
In September, the Illinois Supreme Court heard a case brought by two individuals who used the Freedom of Information Act to try and get records regarding why their FOID cards were either revoked or suspended.
During oral arguments, Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis raised the prevailing point that was ultimately issued unanimously Thursday.
“These documents are not subject to FOIA, can’t be inspected or copied, but there are other avenues that people can get information,” Theis said.
Representing the plaintiffs, attorney Thomas Maag said getting such information by calling Illinois State Police is not efficient.
“I invite this court to go to their website and dial the telephone number and see how many hours it takes to get a person, if you even can,” Maag argued.
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