The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Illinois officials over a state law that requires state residents to apply for and carry an ID card at all times to possess firearms or ammunition. 

The civil complaint argues that the law, which is called the Firearm Owners Identification Act, is unconstitutional, according to Fox News. 

It "entirely deprives everyone of the right to keep and bear arms – including the basic right to possess a firearm for self-defense in the home – unless and until they seek and receive the State's permission," according to the complaint. 

The lawsuit argues that the Firearm Owners Identification Act violates the Second Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment. 

The lawsuit, which seeks injunctive relief, names Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke.