Guerrero-Cuellar Highlights Success of ISP's Targeted Firearm Enforcement Operations

CHICAGO – State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar released the following statement recognizing the Illinois State Police's (ISP) recent report detailing their 2025 firearm enforcement operations which have taken thousands of illegal firearms off the streets and out of the hands of domestic abusers and criminals:

“Our neighborhoods are safer because of the hard work of the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement’s continued dedication to keeping illegal firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers, criminals and those who pose a threat to themselves and others.

“As part of these efforts, I am proud to have supported Karina’s Law last year to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to keep firearms out of reach of domestic abusers and those with protection orders against them. This measure ensures survivors are supported, abusers are held accountable and communities are safer.

“ISP’s report shows us that effective public safety strategies must always include robust firearms possession enforcement. The children in our communities deserve safe streets to play and grow up in, and survivors of domestic violence should know law enforcement has their back.

“There’s more work to do. I am committed to working with ISP and our local law enforcement advocates to keep building on this progress in the coming months.”

ISP announced Thursday that the agency conducted 1,001 firearms enforcement operations statewide, resulting in 4,949 people brought into compliance with state firearms law. These operations focused on individuals that are subject to a Firearms Restraining Order, received a criminal conviction, are a Clear and Present Danger, and more.

In 2025, Guerrero-Cuellar helped pass House Bill 4144 which allows law enforcement to remove a firearm from an individual who has an order of protection for domestic violence entered against them. Karina’s Law is named after Karina Gonzalez, who was murdered along with her daughter after she filed an Order of Protection against her husband.