Maine AG Appeals Ruling Halting Gun Purchase Waiting Period

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is appealing a judge's ruling that temporarily suspended a state law requiring a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases, which aims to reduce suicides and provide a cooling-off period for those in crisis. The law, enacted in August following a deadly shooting, faced opposition from gun rights advocates who argue it infringes on Second Amendment rights. Chief U.S. District Judge Lance Walker agreed with the plaintiffs' claim of irreparable harm, stating that the waiting period violates their rights to bear arms. Frey contends that the evidence supports the law's effectiveness in saving lives and has requested the court to restore the waiting period while the appeal is considered. The case adds to ongoing national discussions on gun control and the constitutionality of similar laws in other states. The outcome of this appeal could have significant implications for gun legislation across the country.