Emergency Block of New Mexico Governor's Supreme Court Defiance & Carry Ban In Motion!

Published on September 13, 2023
Duration: 10:30

This video details New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's controversial public health order suspending open and concealed carry rights for 30 days in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The order, justified by claims of a gun violence and drug abuse crisis, is presented as a direct defiance of the Second Amendment and the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The content highlights legal challenges, including lawsuits filed by gun rights organizations seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), and notes significant opposition from various groups, including some Democrats and local law enforcement.

Quick Summary

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a 30-day public health order suspending open and concealed carry in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, citing gun violence. This order is widely criticized as a direct defiance of the Second Amendment and the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, leading to lawsuits from gun rights organizations seeking to block it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00New Mexico Suspending Open/Concealed Carry
  2. 00:29Governor Defying Second Amendment
  3. 01:08Governor Eliminating Right to Bear Arms
  4. 01:32Governor Attempting to Suspend Right to Carry
  5. 01:58Constitutional Rights and Martial Law Concerns
  6. 02:22Law Mandates Protection of Civil Liberties
  7. 02:41Public Health Order Defying Supreme Court Bruen
  8. 03:10New Mexico Government Threw Out Second Amendment
  9. 03:52Democrats and Anti-Gunners Response
  10. 04:27Sheriff Won't Enforce Order
  11. 04:46Gun Owners Rallies and Lawsuits
  12. 05:09GOA's Request for TRO
  13. 06:14Lack of Legal Defense Against Actions
  14. 07:18Seeking Emergency TRO and Injunction
  15. 07:45Case Assigned to Biden Appointee
  16. 08:10Challenged Orders Facially Unconstitutional
  17. 08:31Tyrannical Government Restrictions Testing
  18. 09:14Overplayed Hand on Restricting Second Amendment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Mexico's governor doing regarding gun carry rights?

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a public health order suspending open and concealed carry for 30 days in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. This action is justified by claims of a public health emergency related to gun violence and drug abuse.

How does the New Mexico carry ban relate to the Second Amendment?

The governor's order is widely seen as a direct defiance of the Second Amendment and the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, which affirmed an individual's right to carry firearms for self-defense outside the home. Legal experts argue the order infringes upon these fundamental constitutional rights.

What legal challenges are being filed against New Mexico's carry ban?

Gun rights organizations like GOA, FPC, and NAGR have filed lawsuits against the governor, seeking an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and preliminary/permanent injunctions. These lawsuits argue the order is unconstitutional and deprives law-abiding citizens of their right to self-defense.

Who is opposing New Mexico's gun carry suspension?

Opposition comes from gun rights groups, some state Democrats, the New Mexico ACLU, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff, who has stated his office will not enforce the order. This indicates significant pushback against the governor's actions.

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