
(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a tremendous victory for Second Amendment right defenders, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has backtracked on a controversial gun control order, originally supposed to curb gun violence in public spaces.
This move underscores the tension between public safety efforts and Second Amendment rights, raising questions about the governor’s understanding of constitutional freedoms.
Democrat Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham previously issued a public health order suspending firearm carrying rights in Albuquerque and surrounding areas for 30 days.
The emergency order drew severe backlash, with critics across party lines denouncing it as “insanely unconstitutional.”
The order aimed to address rising gun violence but overstepped bounds when it challenged the constitutional rights of American citizens.
The order faced immediate legal challenges. U.S. District Court Judge David Urias granted a temporary restraining order, effectively blocking the governor’s suspension of gun rights.
Scheduled for a hearing on October 3, the restraining order illustrates the judiciary’s role in protecting citizens from executive overreach.
Governor Grisham’s initiative allowed only the secured transport of guns in private spaces and imposed civil fines up to $5,000 per violation, sparking further controversy and prompting questions about the practicality and fairness of such enforcement.
“The Second Amendment is not up for debate,” declared U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi.
Republican lawmakers, the National Rifle Association, and other prominent entities quickly rallied against the order.
They filed lawsuits challenging the legality of the ban and brought their concerns to the New Mexico Supreme Court, The Sierra Sun Times reports.
Even New Mexico’s Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, distanced himself by declining to defend the firearm prohibition, underscoring opposition within the state’s power structure.
The situation spiraled into a political firestorm. State and local law enforcement authorities, including Albuquerque’s Police Chief Harold Medina and Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen, expressed reluctance to enforce the order.
These officials cited constitutional conflicts and highlighted the risks of infringing on law-abiding citizens’ rights.
The governor’s use of outdated crime statistics as a justification for the ban further fueled criticism.
Opponents argued that the executive order didn’t address the actual sources of gun violence, often unrelated to lawful gun owners.
The temporary measure, they contended, positioned normal citizens as scapegoats for broader societal issues.
Governor Lujan Grisham’s security detail enjoyed exemptions from her own restrictions, revealing a double standard.
Critics noted that the governor’s actions reflect a deeper issue of trying to shape policy that satisfies ideological preferences while disregarding constitutional commitments.
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