Key Takeaways The First Circuit ruled Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases is likely constitutional, reversing a previous injunction. Plaintiffs argued the law violates Second Amendment rights, citing difficulties in immediate access to firearms for self-defense. The court found the waiting period regulates pre-purchase conduct and...

Key Takeaways A fatal shooting in Harris County involved 32-year-old Monae Brooks, who was confronted by a stranger while her children watched from her vehicle. Prior to the incident, Brooks reported a bullet found on her car and displayed signs of distress towards a van driver. Brooks...