In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, survivors and families of the victims are taking the first steps toward filing lawsuits against the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. They allege negligence and a failure to act on warning signs that could have potentially prevented the attack. Legal actions are being initiated as families express their intent to seek justice for the loss and trauma experienced during this devastating event. The community is rallying behind those affected, as they pursue claims against federal authorities for what they describe as a failure to protect them.