The great mini-tyrant strikes again... She has now declared "Gun Ownership the same as drug abuse"..

Published on January 8, 2024
Duration: 8:28

This video discusses New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's attempts to restrict firearm carry through executive orders, which are being challenged in the state Supreme Court. The speaker argues that equating gun violence and drug abuse as public health emergencies to justify these restrictions is a flawed legal strategy that undermines gun control narratives nationally. The content highlights legal challenges and the governor's perceived overreach of executive power.

Quick Summary

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's executive orders restricting firearm carry, based on classifying gun violence as a public health crisis, are being challenged in the state Supreme Court. Petitioners argue this oversteps executive authority and violates the Second Amendment, as gun violence and drug abuse do not qualify as public health emergencies that can limit constitutional rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Governor's Actions
  2. 01:51New Mexico Governor's Gun Restriction Orders Reviewed
  3. 02:03Health Order Banning Firearm Carry
  4. 02:35Second Amendment and New Mexico Constitution
  5. 03:17Governor's Statements and Legal Challenges
  6. 03:39Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
  7. 04:01Prior Judge Ruling and Supreme Court Appeal
  8. 04:30Lawsuit Details and Petitioners
  9. 04:50Arguments Against Public Health Emergency Classification
  10. 05:11Ramifications for Gun Control Narratives
  11. 06:00Governor's Definition of Public Health Emergency
  12. 06:22Equating Gun Ownership to Drug Abuse
  13. 07:01Constitutional Rights and Infringement
  14. 07:35Legal Ground for Supreme Court Case
  15. 07:48History of Restrictions and Enforcement Refusal
  16. 08:05Governor as 'Trojan Horse' for Gun Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What legal action is being taken against New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's gun restrictions?

Gun rights advocates, including the NRA and state legislators, have filed a lawsuit challenging Governor Grisham's executive orders that restricted firearm carry. The case is currently being reviewed by the New Mexico Supreme Court.

On what grounds did Governor Grisham justify her firearm restrictions?

Governor Grisham classified gun violence and drug abuse as public health crises, arguing that the dangerous conditions posed by weapons and chemical agents presented an imminent threat to New Mexico residents, thus justifying temporary restrictions on firearm carry.

What is the core argument against the governor's classification of gun violence as a public health emergency?

The petitioners argue that gun violence and drug abuse do not qualify as public health emergencies that can be used to limit constitutional rights like the right to bear arms. They contend the governor has overstepped her executive authority.

How does the New Mexico State Constitution address firearm rights?

Article 2, Section 6 of the New Mexico Constitution explicitly protects the right of citizens to keep and bear arms for security and defense. It also prohibits municipalities and counties from regulating any aspect of this right.

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