Maine Moves to Ban Paramilitary Training in Effort to Prevent Civil Unrest

The Maine House narrowly passed a bill to ban paramilitary training, becoming the 27th state to do so. The measure, proposed by Democratic Rep. Laurie Osher, aims to prevent civil unrest in the state.

The bill comes amid an increase in public demonstrations by white nationalist groups, prompting some Republicans and gun rights advocates to oppose the measure, arguing that it infringes on the 2nd Amendment. The proposal still awaits approval from the Maine Senate to become law.