{"id":2027004,"date":"2023-09-09T20:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T00:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-governor-bans-carrying-guns-says-constitution-not-absolute\/"},"modified":"2023-09-09T20:01:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T00:01:29","slug":"new-mexico-governor-bans-carrying-guns-says-constitution-not-absolute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-governor-bans-carrying-guns-says-constitution-not-absolute\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico Governor prohibits gun carrying, claims Constitution not &#8216;absolute&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-mexico-governor-bans-carrying-guns-says-constitution-not-absolute%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2027004&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham \u200cmade a bold move\u2064 on Friday by imposing a temporary ban on carrying guns in public in certain parts \u2062of the \u2064state. This decision comes after the tragic shooting deaths\u200c of several children. In response to critics, Grisham defended her actions by stating that \u2063the\u200d U.S. Constitution isn&#8217;t &#8220;absolute.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Temporary Ban on Carrying Firearms<\/h2>\n<p>Grisham, a Democrat, issued an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2023\/09\/08\/governor-announces-statewide-enforcement-plan-for-gun-violence-fentanyl-reduction-plan-includes-30-day-suspension-of-concealed-open-carry-in-albuquerque-and-bernalillo-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emergency public health order<\/a> on \u200dFriday, suspending the right to carry firearms \u2062in public across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County for at least 30 \u200cdays.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The time for standard measures \u200bhas passed,&#8221; Grisham stated. She emphasized that this\u2064 measure is aimed \u2064at &#8220;quickly reducing gun violence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/atf-raid-on-oklahoma-man-is-warning-for-home-based-gun-dealers-to-be-vigilant-lawyer-says-5488628\">ATF Raid on Oklahoma Man Is Warning for Home-Based Gun Dealers \u2064to Be Vigilant, Lawyer Says<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/8\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/atf-raid-on-oklahoma-man-is-warning-for-home-based-gun-dealers-to-be-vigilant-lawyer-says-5488628\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-becomes-first-state-to-pass-11-percent-tax-on-guns-and-ammunition-now-awaiting-governors-signature-5488751\">California Becomes First State to\u200c Pass 11 Percent Tax on Guns and Ammunition, Now Awaiting Governor\u2019s Signature<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/8\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-becomes-first-state-to-pass-11-percent-tax-on-guns-and-ammunition-now-awaiting-governors-signature-5488751\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Grisham acknowledged that there\u2063 may be legal challenges to her\u2062 controversial decision. However, she felt compelled to take action due to recent shootings, including the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy outside a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-some-of-the-garbage-democrats-funded-as-covid-relief\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s Some Of The Garbage Democrats Funded As \u2018Covid Relief\u2019\">minor league baseball stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Declaring \u2064Gun \u200cViolence a Public Health Emergency<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u2064statement \u200don September 7, Grisham declared &#8220;gun violence a public\u2062 health emergency in New Mexico&#8221; and expressed her condolences to the \u200dfamily \u200bof the\u2063 young boy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While \u200cthe order \u2064allows licensed security guards and police officers to carry firearms, private citizens with carry\u200d permits must adhere to \u2063strict regulations. They must transport their firearms in locked boxes and use trigger locks or other safety mechanisms \u200dto \u2062prevent firing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The order also mandates monthly inspections of licensed firearm dealers to ensure compliance with sales and storage\u200b laws. Additionally, the Department of Health\u2064 is required to issue a report on gunshot victims in New Mexico.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Controversial Decision Sparks Backlash<\/h2>\n<p>During\u200d a press conference, a reporter questioned the effectiveness of a\u2063 civil \u200border when the actions it aims to reduce, such \u200das \u2064children shooting other children, are already illegal. Grisham defended her order, stating \u2064that it\u2063 would \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indiana-house-votes-to-end-license-requirement-to-carry-a-handgun\/\" title=\"Indiana House Votes To End License Requirement To Carry A Handgun\">enable law enforcement<\/a> to take more effective action against guns and send a message.<\/p>\n<p>The reporter\u200c then raised concerns\u2064 about the constitutionality of Grisham&#8217;s decision, to which she responded that there is an exception to \u2064the application of the Constitution in cases of emergency, which she declared.<\/p>\n<p>Grisham&#8217;s order \u2064and her comments \u200dabout \u2064the \u2062Constitution not being &#8220;absolute&#8221; sparked a flurry\u2063 of \u200creactions on social media, with many expressing criticism.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Outcry\u2062 and Calls \u200dfor Impeachment<\/h2>\n<p>New Mexico state Rep. John Block, a Republican, called for Grisham&#8217;s impeachment, stating, &#8220;Impeach and\u200d remove Lujan Grisham. We even have Elon behind us on this!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Elon Musk, in a post on X, expressed his disapproval of Grisham&#8217;s actions, calling \u200dthem\u2063 &#8220;next-level illegal&#8221; and questioning how soon\u200c she could be removed from office.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to Block&#8217;s post, \u2064New Mexico state Rep. Stefani Lord, also a Republican, announced that she had initiated impeachment proceedings\u2064 against Grisham.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the controversy, Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen expressed reservations about enforcing \u200dthe ban, citing\u200c concerns about the temporary order conflicting with constitutional rights\u200c and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-governor-bans-carrying-guns-says-constitution-not-absolute\/\" title=\"New Mexico Governor prohibits gun carrying, claims Constitution not 'absolute'.\">potentially placing law-abiding citizens<\/a>\u200b at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Albuquerque Police Department\u2064 (APD) Chief Harold Medina stated that APD officers would not be enforcing civil violations of Grisham&#8217;s order.<\/p>\n<p>Amy Swearer, a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, criticized the ban as &#8220;completely unconstitutional&#8221; and &#8220;logically nuts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday that prohibits the carrying of firearms in certain areas of New Mexico. 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