Senator Carroll: 'I'm appalled at what has transpired in the great state of New Mexico'

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By Grand Canyon Times Report

Sep 15, 2023

Senator Frank Carroll has expressed his strong condemnation of the recent gun ban imposed by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Senator Carroll, vowing to protect the Second Amendment rights of Arizonans, has raised concerns about the dangerous precedent set by the Governor's actions. He has promised to defend these rights and act as a check and balance against any unconstitutional mandates that may threaten freedom and liberty in Arizona.

Governor Lujan Grisham signed an emergency order that prohibits both open and concealed firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County for a period of 30 days. The ban was implemented due to concerns about gun violence and drug abuse in the area. While the Governor acknowledged that the order may not directly deter criminals, she emphasized its message to the community to report crimes and assist law enforcement. However, local law enforcement agencies have shown resistance to enforcing the ban, arguing its unconstitutionality and leading to ongoing legal battles.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Governor Lujan Grisham's ban on carrying guns in Albuquerque and the surrounding county. The judge cited a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affirms the right to carry firearms outside the home for self-defense as the basis for his decision. The Governor's order faced backlash from gun-rights advocates, fellow Democrats, and law enforcement officials who deemed it unconstitutional.

The controversy surrounding the gun ban has escalated to the point where Republicans are pushing for Governor Lujan Grisham's impeachment. They are concerned that her use of public health orders for policy changes sets a concerning precedent. This sentiment has resonated with protesters in Albuquerque and even some Democrats, including the Attorney General, who believe that the Governor should focus on comprehensive legislation to address gun violence instead.

Law enforcement officials, including the New Mexico Chiefs of Police Association and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, are calling for a special legislative session to address the issue of gun violence and reform the criminal justice system. They argue that effective solutions and adequate funding are necessary to combat this problem. The ban on gun carry rights has affected a significant number of individuals in Bernalillo County who legally own guns, with thousands of active concealed carry licenses in the county alone.

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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an emergency order prohibiting both open and concealed firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, sparking controversy and legal challenges. The ban, enacted due to concerns about gun violence and drug abuse, suspends open and concealed carry laws for 30 days in the affected areas and restricts guns on state property. While Governor Lujan Grisham acknowledged that the order may not directly deter criminals, she emphasized its message to the community to report crimes and assist law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies have expressed resistance to enforcing the order, with some arguing its unconstitutionality, leading to ongoing legal battles.

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A federal judge, David Urias, has issued a temporary block on New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's ban on carrying guns in Albuquerque and its surrounding county. The judge cited a U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming the right to carry firearms outside the home for self-defense as the basis for his decision. Governor Lujan Grisham had imposed the 30-day suspension of firearm carry rights to address rising gun crime rates but faced backlash from gun-rights advocates and criticism from fellow Democrats and law enforcement officials who deemed the order unconstitutional.

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Republicans are pushing for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's impeachment due to concerns that her use of public health orders for policy changes sets a concerning precedent. This has resonated with protesters in Albuquerque and even some Democrats, including the Attorney General, who believe the governor should focus on comprehensive legislation to address gun violence.New Mexico's open carry status meant the governor's order affected those who can legally own guns in Bernalillo County, with approximately 14,500 active concealed carry licenses in the county and over 45,000 statewide in the 2023 fiscal year.

Law enforcement officials, including the New Mexico Chiefs of Police Association and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, are calling for a special legislative session to address gun violence and reform the criminal justice system, citing a need for effective solutions and adequate funding.

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