Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemned the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to overturn the federal ban on bump stocks.
The recent article titled "Gunrunner bought guns in Arkansas to sell to Chicago gangs" shows, yet again, that guns from outside Illinois are spilling blood in our streets.
This time, the trafficker was Klint Kelley buying guns in Arkansas. In March, it was Willies Biles buying guns in Indiana, and the list goes on and on.
In 2016, there were nearly 800 homicides in Chicago – a 20-year high. That number dropped to 561 by the end of 2018.
There are no gun shops in Chicago, but the city is inundated with firearms.
CHICAGO – A group of young activists in Chicago met and rallied today calling for better lives and safer streets in the city.
Young activists and their adult mentors conferring about Chicago's South and West Sides.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly called the meeting, saying these young leaders must demand anti-violence resources.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following her speech on the House floor calling out the toxic influence of the NRA's money in politics that's contributing to the gun violence that's costing American lives:
"Time and time again - tragedy after tragedy, Congress holds moments of silence and does nothing to save American lives.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement on the murder of Delmonte Johnson, 19, of the South Side:
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and an original co-sponsor, released this statement concerning the introduction of H.R. 8, legislation to expand background checks on gun sales:
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement following the tragic mass shootings in Chicago, El Paso and Dayton:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement marking the one year anniversary of the House Gun Violence Prevention Sit-In organized by Reps. John Lewis (GA), Robin Kelly (IL), Katherine Clark (MA), David Cicilline (RI) and John Larson (CT).