New Mexico governor faces lawsuit over public firearm carry suspension.
A Gun-Rights Group Challenges New Mexico Governor’s Order on Firearms
A gun-rights group has taken legal action against Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) after she implemented a temporary suspension of the right to carry firearms in public areas in and around Albuquerque. The governor also declared gun violence a public health emergency.
“The State must justify the Carry Prohibition by demonstrating that it is consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation,”
The National Association for Gun Rights, along with Foster Haines, a resident of Albuquerque, filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the order infringes upon the Second Amendment rights of New Mexico residents. They referenced a Supreme Court ruling from last year, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which stated that firearm restrictions must align with the historical tradition of firearm regulation in the nation.
Backlash and Constitutional Concerns
The governor, a Democrat, has faced significant criticism from both sides of the political spectrum for the 30-day suspension. Democratic California state Rep. Ted Lieu questioned the constitutionality of the order, emphasizing that no state can suspend the federal Constitution, even during a public health emergency. Republican presidential candidates Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also highlighted the violation of Second Amendment rights.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, a former Democratic Party leader, expressed his refusal to enforce the order, stating that it is clearly unconstitutional.
Tragic Incident Sparks Emergency Order
The emergency order was issued following the tragic death of 11-year-old Froyland Villegas, who was shot and killed in a suspected road rage-related incident on Wednesday.
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