(The Center Square) —  A coalition of Maine law enforcement groups warns that the state's new voter-approved 'red flag' law will violate constitutional rights and increase safety risks for police officers.

Voters in Tuesday's election approved Question 2, a citizen-led initiative that calls for authorizing a red flag law allowing families and law enforcement to petition a judge for an "extreme risk protection" order if they believe that person poses a risk to themselves or others. Under the new rules, a judge has the authority to order the confiscation of that individual's weapons. 

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