Biden-appointed judge halts gun control efforts of New Mexico governor.
Gun-Grabbing New Mexico Governor Runs Into Legal Blockade by Biden-Nominated Judge
In a stunning turn of events, Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s ban on carrying guns has been shot down by a federal judge. The judge issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the ban from taking effect, citing a violation of the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen.
According to Reuters, U.S. District Court Judge David Urias stated that the order banning concealed and open carry rights in and around Albuquerque went against the Supreme Court’s decision. This ruling comes after Lujan Grisham declared a “public health emergency” and suspended the right to carry for 30 days in response to recent gun violence.
However, local officials and citizens were quick to contest the order, filing lawsuits and refusing to enforce it. The plaintiffs argued that they simply wanted the right to carry their guns, and Judge Urias agreed, stating that the violation of a constitutional right constitutes irreparable injury.
Despite being appointed by President Joe Biden, Judge Urias expressed skepticism towards the state attorney defending the order, suggesting that they faced an uphill battle. He allowed certain parts of the order unrelated to firearms to remain in effect, such as the analysis of gun sales and the scanning of wastewater for fentanyl.
Jason Bowles, a lawyer for the National Association for Gun Rights, emphasized that the Second Amendment has no exceptions and criticized the governor’s actions. State Senate Republican leader Greg Baca applauded the ruling, calling attention to the governor’s disregard for the Constitution.
The Firearms Policy Coalition, which opposed the order, celebrated the ruling as a victory for the Second Amendment and constitutional rights. Cody J. Wisniewski, the General Counsel and Vice President of Legal for FPC Action Foundation, expressed their commitment to proving the order’s unconstitutionality in court.
The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until October 3, when a hearing on the order will take place. The New Mexico Chiefs of Police Association acknowledged the concern for gun violence but criticized the governor’s response, stating that curtailing the rights of law-abiding citizens is not justified.
Source: The Western Journal
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