Illinois Governor Signs ‘Karina’s Law’ to Enhance Gun Control and Protect Domestic Violence Victims
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker enacted a significant law on Monday that intensifies firearm restrictions for individuals under restraining orders due to domestic violence allegations. This legislative action, commonly referred to as “Karina’s Law,” follows a tragic incident where Karina Gonzalez, a resident of Chicago’s Little Village, was fatally shot by her estranged husband, despite possessing an order of protection against him. Named in memory of Gonzalez, who lost her life along with her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela, while her son Manny Alvarez was injured, the law mandates the confiscation of firearms and associated … Read more