Survivors Kate Ranta and Angela Gabriel discuss challenges with restraining orders in domestic violence cases, while the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case on gun ownership for those with domestic violence restraining orders.
Domestic violence survivors Kate Ranta and Angela Gabriel share their experiences and discuss the role of restraining orders in their cases. Despite having restraining orders, they faced challenges in obtaining and maintaining protection, and their stories highlight the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and the connection between domestic violence and gun violence. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case, U.S. v. Rahimi, that will decide whether people with domestic violence restraining orders can own guns, potentially impacting the safety of victims and their families.
June 08, 2024
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