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https://apnews.com/article/paramilitary-training-maine-ban-2091e99e93e0006ffc46776cdbc84267

Maine would become the 27th state to ban paramilitary training, under a bill the House narrowly passed Wednesday.
The proposal, designed to block groups hoping to create civil unrest, passed 66-60. It was sponsored by Democratic Rep. Laurie Osher of Orono.
The measure comes in the wake of a rise in public demonstrations by white nationalist groups in the state. Supporters, including Osher, have said it would prevent groups from organizing for the purpose of terrorizing marginalized groups.
Republicans in the state and some gun rights advocates have spoken out against the proposal. Some argued during a public hearing that it violates the 2nd Amendment and would prevent groups from learning self-defense.
The proposal still needs the backing of the Maine Senate. If it passes, Maine would become the 27th state to have such a measure, according to Jacob Glick, policy counsel with the Georgetown Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection.

1st Amendment:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

2nd Amendment:

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

One could argue that it curbs or ices the freedom of speech of private individuals amongst themselves if they cannot have their paramilitary group. As well as curbing their right to peaceably assemble, regardless of (potential future) intent.

Additionally, non-State/non-Government run militias are inherently paramilitary. You could argue that this infringes on the right of the citizenry to run their own (well-regulated) militia.

These are not reflective of my actual opinions, but i can see how and why someone would think them.

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