This video provides a legal analysis of the 10th Circuit's ruling striking down New Mexico's 7-day waiting period for firearm purchases. The ruling, in Ortega v. Gisham, found the waiting period to be an undue burden on Second Amendment rights, citing its lack of historical tradition and its infringement on lawful acquisition. The analysis highlights how this decision aligns with recent Supreme Court interpretations of Second Amendment rights.
This video analyzes the legal challenge Ortega v. Grisham against New Mexico's mandatory seven-day firearm waiting period. It argues that such delays infringe upon the Second Amendment right to acquire arms, citing the Bruen standard's requirement for historical analogues. The case highlights the plaintiffs' contention that the law is unconstitutional due to its arbitrary delay and the existence of numerous exceptions.
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