Joshua Kolar
Joshua Kolar is a federal judge on the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, appointed by President Joe Biden. He is known for his judicial philosophy that emphasizes the historical context of laws, particularly in relation to the Second Amendment. Recently, he wrote the majority opinion that upheld Illinois' ban on carrying firearms on public transit, arguing that such restrictions align with the nation's regulatory traditions.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 127,113 | $21,000,000 | 8,065$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 127,113 | $21,000,000 | 8,065$ |
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Judge Joshua Kolar wrote for the majority that the ban is comfortably situated in a centuries-old practice of limiting firearms in sensitive and crowded, confined places.
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