VICTORY: Attorney General has REFUSED to defend Gun Banning tyrant in COURT... RESISTANCE GROWS

Published on September 13, 2023
Duration: 8:28

This video discusses the New Mexico Attorney General's refusal to defend Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's controversial order banning firearms in Bernalillo County. The Attorney General cited constitutional concerns and the order's lack of impact on public safety. The content highlights a growing resistance to the governor's actions from various law enforcement officials and legal experts, framing it as an overreach of public health emergency powers.

Quick Summary

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torres has refused to defend Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's order banning firearms, citing constitutional concerns. He believes the order is a distraction, unconstitutional, and unlikely to be upheld by courts, prioritizing his duty to protect citizens' rights over defending the administration's actions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: NM Governor's Gun Ban
  2. 00:10New Wrinkle in NM Gun Ban Story
  3. 00:34AG Refuses to Defend Gun Ban Lawsuits
  4. 01:37Epic Rejections of Governor's Order
  5. 01:56Top Lawyer Joins Opposition
  6. 02:15AG's Letter: Order is a Distraction
  7. 02:36Attorney General Raul Torres' Stance
  8. 03:01Broader Implications Beyond Second Amendment
  9. 03:48Governor's Arrogant Response to AG
  10. 04:56Governor's Statement on AG's Letter
  11. 05:33Excerpts from AG Raul Torres' Letter
  12. 06:01AG: Office Will Not Defend Order
  13. 06:24Duty to Uphold Constitutional Rights
  14. 06:34Order Lacks Meaningful Public Safety Impact
  15. 06:44AG Goes After Public Health Overuse of Power
  16. 07:13Executive Order Violates Constitutional Principles
  17. 07:27Distorting Public Health Emergency Response Act
  18. 07:44Rebranding Gun Violence Not Enough
  19. 08:02Public Health Emergency Powers Grab
  20. 08:19Conclusion: You Did It Wrong

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the New Mexico Attorney General refusing to defend the governor's gun ban order?

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torres stated he will not defend Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's firearm restriction order because he believes it is unconstitutional and will not have a meaningful impact on public safety. His duty to uphold constitutional rights takes precedence.

What is the legal basis for the Attorney General's refusal to defend the governor's order?

The Attorney General argues that the governor's order violates core constitutional principles and distorts the Public Health Emergency Response Act beyond its intended purpose. He believes rebranding gun violence as a public health emergency does not meet the legal standard for such a ban.

Who else has spoken out against the New Mexico governor's gun ban order?

Besides the Attorney General, numerous New Mexico law enforcement leaders have opposed the order, including the Bernalillo County Sheriff, APD Chief, Bernalillo County District Attorney, and the New Mexico Chiefs of Police Association.

How does the Attorney General view the governor's use of public health emergency powers?

The Attorney General views the governor's reliance on the Public Health Emergency Response Act as an overreach and a distortion of the law's intent. He suggests that such actions are part of a broader pattern of using emergency powers to expand authority, which is not constitutionally sound.

Related News

All News →

More 2nd Amendment & Law Videos You Might Like

More from Langley Outdoors Academy

View all →