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US firearm waiting period legal challenges
Overview
Legal challenges against firearm purchase waiting periods are intensifying in several U.S. states. In New Mexico, a U.S. District Court judge ruled against a seven-day waiting period in the case of Ortega v. Grisham, a decision supported by the NRA that allows residents to acquire firearms immediately following background checks. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to appeal.
In Maine, litigation has escalated regarding a 72-hour waiting period enacted in 2024. While supporters argue the law acts as a ‘cooling off’ measure to prevent impulsive purchases and suicides, opponents claim it unconstitutionally restricts Second Amendment rights. Following a First Circuit Court of Appeals decision that upheld the law, a 25-state coalition led by Montana has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Beckwith v. Frey. The coalition argues the waiting period is a ‘historical anomaly’ that prevents citizens from exercising their right to ‘keep’ arms immediately.
Entities
Austin Knudsen · Montana · New Mexico · Maine Gun Safety Coalition · Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMontana leads 25-state coalition challenging Maine firearm waiting period
Twenty-five U.S. states, led by Montana, have asked the Supreme Court to review Maine’s 72-hour firearm waiting period, arguing the law is an unconstitutional restriction on Second Amendment rights.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesLegal challenges target gun purchase waiting periods in New Mexico and Maine
Legal battles continue over gun purchase waiting periods as a New Mexico judge strikes down a seven-day delay and Maine plaintiffs petition the Supreme Court to review its 72-hour rule.
Sources
alphanews.org · breitbart.com · dailycaller.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · thegunmag.com