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Chicago
After four years of rejection, Kam Buckner is advancing legislation that would help survivors of gun violence get information about their loved ones’ cases and work toward closure.
In January, a law changed the names of six weapon possession charges. Some advocates say that the clearer titles can ease reentry for those convicted; others say the reforms don’t go far enough.
Elections
A Trace analysis found that congressional GOP lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen gun bills this year. Experts say the party is well-positioned to turn its priorities into law.
Gun Policy
The president issued an executive order directing his newly appointed attorney general, Pam Bondi, to review Biden’s efforts to reduce gun violence — and develop a “plan of action.”
Concealed Carry
New Orleans is part of a growing list of cities hamstrung by state legislatures hostile to gun regulation. Local police and officials have tried to find workarounds to protect citizens.
The Trajectory
Rob Wilcox, a co-director of the now-shuttered office, discusses what the Biden administration accomplished, and why he remains optimistic about gun violence prevention efforts.
Greg Jackson, a now-former leader of the office, says there's still momentum for countering the crisis — it just might come from outside the White House.
And the cop-turned-pastor at the center of it all.
Donna’s Law has proven one of the few areas of gun policy where Republicans and Democrats can agree. A Trace survey shows how many people have used it to temporarily suspend their own gun rights.
Three Chicago leaders share their thoughts on the election — and how it could shape efforts to make their city safer.
The FBI thwarts dozens of domestic terror plots each year. The 900-page plan would upend that — with dire consequences for vulnerable groups.
Philadelphia
Proposals for a red flag law, expanded background checks, and ghost gun restrictions are stuck in the GOP-led upper chamber. The last time the state Legislature approved a gun safety law was 2018.
Wyoming has the highest rate of gun suicide in the country. Lawmakers there, and in similarly afflicted states, have blocked red flag laws, which studies have found to be a useful preventative measure.
Community Violence
Markayla Roberts was shot six months ago. Her community has rallied for change, but they've met barriers at each turn.
Domestic Violence
The National Rifle Association once supported red flag gun laws, which are meant to protect people like Dawn Williams-Stewart, a staffer who was shot and killed by her husband.
