Supreme Court 6-3 Decision EXPOSES New Mexico Governor's Tyranny & Carry Ban!

Published on September 18, 2023
Duration: 43:43

This video analyzes the legal challenges to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's temporary firearm carry ban. It discusses the federal judge's temporary restraining order, citing the Supreme Court's Bruin decision, and explores the broader implications for Second Amendment rights. The analysis highlights how the Bruin ruling shifted the legal standard for gun control laws from interest balancing to a text-and-history approach, making it harder for states to justify broad bans.

Quick Summary

A federal judge blocked New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham's firearm carry ban, issuing a temporary restraining order based on the Supreme Court's Bruin decision. The ruling affirmed the right to carry firearms in public for self-defense and shifted legal analysis for gun laws to a 'text as informed by history and tradition' standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham's firearm carry ban blocked?

A federal judge blocked the ban by issuing a temporary restraining order, agreeing with lawsuits that argued the ban infringed on citizens' constitutional Second Amendment rights. The judge cited recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly the Bruin decision, which protects the right to carry firearms in public for self-defense.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's Bruin decision for gun rights?

The Bruin decision clarified that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. It also struck down 'may issue' permitting schemes, stating that 'shall issue' objective schemes are likely constitutional, and shifted the legal analysis for gun laws to 'text as informed by history and tradition'.

How has the Bruin decision changed the legal standard for gun control laws?

Post-Bruin, governments must now justify firearm restrictions by pointing to historical precedents dating back to 1791 or relevant historical analogs. This replaces the previous reliance on 'interest balancing' or 'public health' arguments, making it harder to enact broad bans without historical support.

Why did the New Mexico Attorney General refuse to defend the governor's carry ban?

The Attorney General stated he would not defend the governor's public health order banning firearm carry because he deemed it unconstitutional. This refusal meant the governor had to hire outside counsel to defend her actions in court.

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