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Maine voters approved a ballot measure allowing family members to petition courts to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns, expanding on the state’s existing “yellow flag” law. This move comes two years after a mass shooting in Lewiston, which resulted in 18 fatalities and prompted calls for stricter gun control. The new “red flag” law, supported by gun safety advocates, allows family members to initiate the process, unlike the existing law, which only allows police. This measure has faced opposition from Republicans and gun rights groups.
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A shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania during its homecoming weekend resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The gunfire erupted near the International Cultural Center after the afternoon’s football game, interrupting the festivities. Law enforcement is investigating the incident, with one person detained and the possibility of multiple shooters. The university is offering counseling, and officials are asking anyone with information to contact the authorities. This incident is part of a series of violent events at homecoming events across the country, including incidents at Howard University and in Montgomery, Alabama.
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On the evening of the homecoming celebrations, a shooting near Howard University resulted in at least four people being shot. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Howard Place, prompting a response from the police at approximately 8:23 p.m. Of the injured, one person is in critical condition and another is in serious condition, and seven individuals were treated overall. Authorities have secured the scene and initiated an investigation, while homecoming events continue through the weekend.
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Following lobbying efforts from the gun industry and Republican politicians, the Trump administration has allowed the resumption of sales for some of the most heavily regulated firearms and accessories. Federal employees responsible for regulating items like silencers, short-barreled rifles, and vintage machine guns have returned to work, ending the sales halt caused by the government shutdown. Industry groups argued that the sales restrictions violated Second Amendment rights, prompting the administration’s concession despite ongoing disruptions to other critical public services. While the move was celebrated by gun rights organizations, other aspects of the industry, such as international gun dealing permits, remain affected by the shutdown.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether regular marijuana users can legally own firearms, following a 2022 decision that expanded gun rights. The case involves a Texas man charged with a felony for possessing a gun while admitting to regular marijuana use, with the Justice Department appealing a lower court’s decision that struck down the ban. The government argues the ban is a justifiable restriction, while the defense argues it puts millions at risk due to varying state laws regarding marijuana. This case is another test of the Supreme Court’s new approach to firearm restrictions, which requires restrictions to have a strong historical grounding.
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Following a reported attack on Israeli soldiers near the border, Israel launched strikes on multiple targets within Gaza. The Israeli military employed aircraft and artillery in the operation. These actions mark the first significant test of the ceasefire since the end of the recent conflict. Hamas was identified as the source of the initial gunfire.
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During a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gifted inoperable, 3D-printed replica pistols to several senior law enforcement officials. These weapons, which are tightly regulated under New Zealand law, were deemed potentially operable by gun regulators and subsequently destroyed. The gifts were presented as display stands at meetings with the Police Commissioner, the director-general of the human intelligence agency, and the director-general of the technical intelligence agency. The incident raised concerns about compliance with local firearms laws, prompting criticism and the need for the weapons’ destruction, despite the intent being a “genuine gesture”.
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Gunman in the Michigan LDS church shooting was a veteran of the Iraq War, and this fact immediately throws a spotlight on a complex intersection of issues. The veteran status, in itself, isn’t a cause, but it invites examination of the potential impact of combat experience, PTSD, and the challenges veterans face upon returning home. The military, and particularly the experience of war, can have profound effects on mental health, and the lack of adequate mental health support is a recurring theme when such tragedies occur.
The immediate response from some political factions often involves a familiar script. Some readily frame it as a “mental health issue,” while conveniently avoiding any deeper discussions about the underlying causes or the systemic problems that might contribute to such events.… Continue reading
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