Chicago police aren't going after domestic abusers' guns despite state law

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<p>When her abusive ex-boyfriend pointed a gun at her head this summer, Dominique says she knew she had to do something before it was too late.</p><p>So she went to court<b> </b>and requested a protective order to keep her ex away from her and a search warrant for the police to go get his gun. She was able to do so under <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/02/10/gov-pritzker-karinas-bill-signing-firearms-domestic-violence" >Karina’s Law</a>, an Illinois law that took effect last year in an effort to protect survivors of domestic violence.</p><p>“I just don’t want…

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