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

Published on September 13, 2023
Duration: 10:30

This video discusses New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's controversial 30-day ban on carrying firearms in public in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, citing public health emergencies. The speaker, an experienced legal commentator, details how this order directly challenges the Second Amendment and the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. It highlights the legal opposition, including lawsuits filed by gun rights organizations like GOA, FPC, and SAF, and the refusal of local law enforcement to enforce the ban, while state police are reportedly being mobilized.

Quick Summary

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 30-day ban on firearm carry in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is facing significant legal challenges. Gun rights groups argue the order violates the Second Amendment and the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, which protects the right to carry firearms for self-defense. Local sheriffs have refused to enforce the ban, while state police may be deployed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00NM Governor Suspends Open/Concealed Carry
  2. 00:29Governor Defying Second Amendment & Supreme Court
  3. 00:48Blackout Coffee Supports 2A Cause
  4. 01:08Governor's Tyrannical Actions & Right to Bear Arms
  5. 01:32Governor Attempts to Suspend Right to Carry
  6. 01:58Constitutional Rights & Martial Law Concerns
  7. 02:22Law Mandates Protection of Civil Liberties
  8. 02:41Order Defies Supreme Court's Bruen Ruling
  9. 03:10NM Government Disregards Second Amendment
  10. 03:52Response from Democrats & Anti-Gun Groups
  11. 04:27Sheriff Refuses to Enforce Order
  12. 04:46Gun Owners Rally & File Lawsuits
  13. 05:09GOA's Request for TRO Detailed
  14. 06:14Lack of Legal Defense Against Governor's Actions
  15. 07:18Seeking Emergency TRO and Injunctions
  16. 07:45Case Assigned to Biden Appointee Judge
  17. 08:10Challenged Orders Deemed Facially Unconstitutional
  18. 08:31Tyrannical Government Restrictions & Testing Boundaries
  19. 09:14Governor Overplayed Hand on Second Amendment Restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico governor's controversial order regarding firearms?

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a 30-day ban on open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, citing public health emergencies related to gun violence and drug abuse. This order is being challenged as unconstitutional.

Why is Governor Lujan Grisham's firearm ban considered unconstitutional?

The ban is argued to violate 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. Critics state that public health emergencies cannot be used to suspend fundamental constitutional rights.

What legal actions are being taken against the New Mexico carry ban?

Gun rights organizations like GOA, FPC, and SAF have filed lawsuits seeking Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions to block the governor's order. They argue the ban deprives citizens of their right to self-defense.

How have local authorities responded to the New Mexico firearm ban?

Several local officials, including the Bernalillo County Sheriff, have publicly stated their refusal to enforce the governor's order, deeming it unconstitutional. The governor's administration reportedly plans to use state police for enforcement.

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