Maine Lawmakers Debate Red Flag Bill Post-Deadliest Mass Shooting

Augusta, Maine – Months following the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, state lawmakers engaged in a lengthy debate on Friday regarding a proposed red flag bill. This bill would allow family members to petition a judge to remove firearms from individuals undergoing a mental health crisis. The need to reevaluate this proposal arose after … Read more

Gun Control Debate Intensifies as U.S. Lawmakers Pass Safer Communities Act in Response to Rising Gun Violence

Uvalde, Texas – Gun violence continues to plague the United States, where widespread gun ownership intertwines with debates over gun control. With a grim statistic of 100 Americans succumbing to gunshot wounds daily, the issue remains a contentious and divisive topic across the country. The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right to … Read more

New Mexico Lawmakers Call for Attorney General Task Force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Five New Mexico lawmakers are urging the state attorney general to establish a task force focused on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people. This comes after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham quietly disbanded a previous task force dedicated to addressing this national crisis. The lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Memorial 2 … Read more