McGlynn’s order does not take effect for 30 days.

“Unfortunately, there are those who are trying to usher in some kind of post-Constitution era where the individual rights of citizens are as important as it is convenient for a ruling class,” McGlynn, who was appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term, he wrote in his opinion. “The oft-quoted phrase that ‘no right is absolute’ does not mean that fundamental rights subsist precariously on the whims, caprices or appetites of government officials or judges.”

Pritzker and Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul vowed to quickly appeal the ruling.

“Despite those who value weapons of war more than public safety, this law was passed and has protected Illinoisans from the constant fear of being shot in places where they should feel safe,” the spokesman said of the Pritzker, Alex Gough.

The Illinois State Rifle Association, in a post on its website, said: “Our legislative team attempted to warn lawmakers about the unconstitutionality of Pritzker’s scheme.”

“Today’s decision reaffirms our legislative position and shows our dedication to fighting on behalf of the millions of law-abiding Illinois firearms owners,” the association said.