{"id":2066030,"date":"2023-10-13T08:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexicos-ban-on-carrying-guns-in-parks-upheld-by-us-judge\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T08:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:28:59","slug":"new-mexicos-ban-on-carrying-guns-in-parks-upheld-by-us-judge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexicos-ban-on-carrying-guns-in-parks-upheld-by-us-judge\/","title":{"rendered":"US Judge upholds New Mexico&#8217;s park gun ban."},"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\">16<\/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-mexicos-ban-on-carrying-guns-in-parks-upheld-by-us-judge%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=2066030&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--><h2>New Mexico&#8217;s Ban on Carrying Guns in Parks Upheld by Federal Judge<\/h2>\n<p>A federal\u200b judge, appointed by President Joe Biden, has upheld New Mexico&#8217;s new ban on carrying guns in certain parks. U.S. District Judge David Urias \u200brejected a motion for a preliminary injunction entered by gun rights groups and owners, affirming the ban.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenging the Ban<\/h3>\n<p>In September, gun rights groups and owners challenged an order from \u200cNew Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that prohibited carrying guns\u2062 in Albuquerque and the surrounding county, with limited exceptions.\u200c However, their motion for \u2063a preliminary injunction\u200c was denied by Judge Urias.<\/p>\n<h3>Narrowing the Order<\/h3>\n<p>After being sued, Governor Grisham revised the order to only apply to public playgrounds\u200c and parks, specifically &#8220;public areas provided for\u2062 children to play in.&#8221; However, she later removed the mention of other public areas. \u2062Despite these changes, the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defunding-archery-hunters-education-robs-future-generations-says-gun-rights-groups\/\" title=\"Gun rights groups argue that defunding archery and hunters' education programs will deprive future generations of valuable skills and knowledge.\">gun rights groups argue<\/a> that the narrowed order still violates the Second Amendment.<\/p>\n<h3>Supreme Court Ruling and Constitutional Rights<\/h3>\n<p>The gun rights groups reference a 2022 \u2063Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the Second Amendment&#8217;s protection of a person&#8217;s right to carry a\u200b gun for self-defense outside their home. They argue that \u2064the updated order in\u200d New Mexico contradicts\u200d this ruling \u200dand fails to provide\u2062 a constitutional rationale.<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Sensitive \u200cPlaces&#8221;\u2063 and Preliminary Injunction<\/h3>\n<p>Judge Urias ruled that playgrounds are considered &#8220;sensitive places&#8221; exempted from the Second Amendment, similar to schools. He stated that the determination of sensitive places depends on the type of function occurring at those locations and whether vulnerable populations, such as children, utilize them. The judge concluded that the gun rights groups did not demonstrate a substantial likelihood of success required for a preliminary injunction.<\/p>\n<h3>Impact and Response<\/h3>\n<p>The denial\u200b of the motion means the restrictions on carrying guns at playgrounds and parks will remain in place as the case progresses. The restrictions are set to expire \u200bon November\u200d 3. Governor Grisham expressed satisfaction with the ruling, \u200bemphasizing the \u2063importance of protecting children and ensuring their safety. Gun owners who oppose the ban have stated their\u200c intention to defy it, and law \u2063enforcement\u200c officials have refused to enforce \u2064it.<\/p>\n<h3>Continued\u2063 Legal Battle<\/h3>\n<p>While the gun rights groups may ultimately succeed in \u2064their case, the judge&#8217;s ruling highlights the historical evidence of gun restrictions in public parks. The case has been consolidated, and New Mexico Attorney General Raul\u200b Torrez has refused to represent\u2064 the governor, prioritizing the defense of constitutional rights.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the public health order, including various directives related to firearms, remains intact. This includes monthly inspections of firearms dealers, reports on gunshot victims, wastewater testing for illicit substances at schools, and safe-surrender programs for unwanted firearms.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does this ruling contribute to the ongoing \u2062debate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-judge-blocks-parts-of-new-maryland-public-carry-gun-ban\/\" title=\"Federal judge halts portions of Maryland's new public carry gun ban.\">tension surrounding gun rights<\/a> and \u200bgun control in the United States<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ruling, in which the Court reaffirmed the individual \u200dright\u2064 to bear arms under \u200cthe Second Amendment. They argue that the ban\u200b on carrying guns in parks infringes upon this right.\u2062 However, Judge Urias disagreed \u200cwith this interpretation, stating that the ban is a reasonable restriction on firearms in sensitive public places where\u2064 children frequently gather.<\/p>\n<h3>Public Safety Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Supporters of the ban argue that \u2064it is necessary for public safety \u200cand the well-being\u2062 of children.\u200d They contend \u2064that allowing guns in parks increases \u200cthe risk\u2062 of accidents,\u200d altercations, and \u2062potentially even mass shootings. They believe that parks should be \u2063safe and peaceful environments for families, where children can\u200d play without fear or\u2064 intimidation.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u200d Role of the Federal Government<\/h3>\n<p>The decision by Judge Urias highlights the role of federal courts in interpreting and upholding state laws and regulations. While New Mexico \u200bimplemented the ban, it was ultimately left to the federal courts to determine its constitutionality. This reflects \u200cthe system of checks and \u2062balances \u2063in\u200b the United States, \u200cwhere the judicial branch ensures that laws are in line with the Constitution.<\/p>\n<h3>Impact on Gun Rights<\/h3>\n<p>This ruling has implications for the ongoing debate surrounding gun rights and gun control in the United States. It demonstrates the \u200dgovernment&#8217;s ability \u200cto restrict the carrying of firearms in certain public places, particularly when considering public safety concerns. However, it also highlights the ongoing tension between gun rights advocates\u2064 and those who advocate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-calls-for-commonsense-gun-safety-laws-after-atlanta-shootings\/\" title=\"Obama Calls For \u2018Commonsense Gun Safety Laws\u2019 After Atlanta Shootings\">stricter gun control measures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Future of Gun Control<\/h3>\n<p>This decision \u2062in New Mexico adds to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexicos-ban-on-carrying-guns-in-parks-upheld-by-us-judge\/\" title=\"US Judge upholds New Mexico's park gun ban.\">wider discussion surrounding gun control laws<\/a> at the state and federal levels. It showcases the \u200bongoing battle between those who seek\u200d to protect constitutional rights and those who aim to enhance public safety through \u2062stricter gun\u2063 regulations. \u2064It is likely \u200bthat this issue will continue to be debated\u200c and litigated\u200d in various jurisdictions across the country.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The recent decision\u2064 by U.S. District \u2064Judge David Urias to uphold New Mexico&#8217;s ban on carrying guns in \u200dparks has affirmed the state&#8217;s authority\u2064 to implement such restrictions. While gun rights groups argue that this ban infringes upon Second Amendment rights, the judge considered public\u200d safety concerns and determined that limiting firearms in areas \u2062where children gather is a reasonable restriction.\u2063 This ruling contributes\u2064 to the broader conversation about \u2063gun control in the United \u2063States and highlights the ongoing tension between individual rights and public safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Mexico&#8217;s gun ban in select parks was upheld by a federal judge on Oct. 11. Judge David Urias, appointed by President Biden, denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by gun rights groups. These groups had contested Governor Michelle&#8217;s order in September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":2066031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2066030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2066030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2066030"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2066030\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2066031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2066030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2066030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2066030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}