Legal Battle Ensues as Gun Rights Groups Challenge New Mexico Governor's Firearm Restrictions
Gun rights organizations, including the National Association for Gun Rights and the Gun Owners of America, have filed lawsuits against New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and health secretary Patrick Allen over orders declaring gun violence a public health emergency and suspending open and concealed carry laws in cities and counties based on crime statistics. The organizations argue that the orders violate the Second Amendment. The lawsuits seek injunctions to prevent the emergency orders from being enforced, claiming that they are a suspension of constitutional rights. Governor Lujan Grisham defends her decision, stating that gun violence is a public health emergency and extraordinary measures are necessary to prevent further deaths.