New Mexico Governor SUSPENDS 2nd Amendment

Published on September 13, 2023
Duration: 8:41

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's emergency order banning open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is critically examined. The order is deemed an unconstitutional overreach, violating both federal and state constitutions. The speaker highlights the lack of gubernatorial authority for such a ban and notes immediate legal challenges from gun rights groups. The refusal of Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen to enforce the order underscores its perceived illegality and impracticality.

Quick Summary

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's emergency order banning firearm carry in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is deemed an unconstitutional overreach. The order violates federal and state constitutions, lacks gubernatorial authority, and has prompted lawsuits from gun rights groups. Sheriff John Allen has refused enforcement, citing its unconstitutionality.

Chapters

  1. 00:00NM Governor's Anti-Gun Move
  2. 00:48Unconstitutional Overreach Explained
  3. 01:54Governor's Lack of Authority
  4. 02:52Natural Rights & Lawsuits
  5. 03:41Gunsmithing & SDI Mention
  6. 04:00Democrats Question Legality
  7. 04:33New Mexico Perspective
  8. 05:04Sheriff Refuses Enforcement
  9. 05:52Public Disobedience & Message
  10. 07:45Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What did New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's emergency order do?

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency order banning the open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, declaring gun violence a 'public health crisis'.

Is the New Mexico governor's gun ban constitutional?

The order is widely considered unconstitutional, violating both the U.S. Constitution and the New Mexico Constitution. Legal experts and even some Democrats have questioned its legality and the governor's authority.

What was the response from law enforcement to the New Mexico gun ban?

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen stated he would not enforce the governor's order, calling it unconstitutional and impractical to enforce against criminals. This reflects a broader sentiment of defiance against the order.

What legal challenges has the New Mexico gun ban faced?

The governor's order has faced immediate lawsuits from prominent gun rights groups, including the National Association for Gun Rights and the Firearm Policy Coalition, challenging its constitutionality.

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