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Maine Judiciary Committee Grapples with Gun Safety Legislation in Emotional Testimony

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AUGUSTA, Maine — The Judiciary Committee in Augusta, Maine, heard extensive testimony on Tuesday regarding two newly proposed gun safety bills. Supporters and opponents of the legislation shared their perspectives during the hours-long hearing. One of the bills, LD 2086, aims to address gun trafficking by removing forfeited or abandoned firearms from circulation. The legislation also seeks to prevent the resale of firearms for criminal purposes. Senator Anne Carny, the sponsor of the bill, stated that it would update the state’s definition of “machine gun” and grant law enforcement jurisdiction over firearms equipped with devices … Read more

US Supreme Court Grapples with State Laws Impacting Social Media Content Regulation

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Supreme Court grappled on Monday with state laws that could impact how social media platforms regulate user content. The cases being heard this term have the potential to establish free speech standards in the digital age. During the four-hour argument session, the justices scrutinized laws recently enacted by Republican-led legislatures in Florida and Texas. The laws target concerns raised by conservatives that social media platforms favor liberal viewpoints and engage in censorship. Although the specifics of the laws differ, they both aim to address these grievances. The Texas law includes … Read more