Maine Governor Janet Mills actively opposes Question 2, a proposed red flag law aimed at enhancing gun safety. Mills argues that the existing yellow flag law, established in 2019, has not been thoroughly utilized due to a lack of awareness among both law enforcement and the public, and it could have potentially prevented recent tragedies if properly executed.
Critics of the new proposal emphasize that it lacks essential safeguards, such as mandatory mental health evaluations, which are present in the current law. The proposed law would allow any individual to petition the court for firearm seizure without the same level of scrutiny, raising concerns over civil liberties and the potential for misuse. With gun control advocates continually proposing measures, Mills suggests focusing on better enforcement of existing laws and increasing mental health funding instead.
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