Biden Highlights Gun Violence Prevention at State of the Union with Uvalde Victim's Sister as Guest

The presence of Jazmin Cazares, sister of a Robb Elementary shooting victim, underscores the administration's focus on gun safety legislation.

Jazmin Cazares, sister of the Uvalde shooting victim, was among the guests at President Biden's State of the Union address, highlighting the administration's efforts on gun violence prevention.
The White House guest list aimed to underscore Biden's accomplishments, including student debt forgiveness and NATO expansion, while addressing challenges like gun violence and climate change.
Despite new gun safety legislation, the U.S. has seen 10 mass shootings and 10 school shootings causing injuries or deaths since the start of 2024.
Cazares has become an activist for gun violence prevention, traveling the country advocating for laws to protect others from similar tragedies.
State of the Union guests also included individuals representing other key issues, such as abortion access, indicating the breadth of topics addressed by Biden.