Title: New Mexico Governor Criticized for Suspending Gun Laws Under Emergency Health Order
In a recent move that has stirred controversy, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has temporarily suspended open and concealed carry in Albuquerque under an emergency health order. This decision has garnered criticism from members of her own party, as well as gun control activists and conservatives.
California Democratic Representative Ted Lieu took to Twitter to express his disagreement, arguing that the order violates the U.S. Constitution. Grisham’s press secretary responded, defending the order by clarifying that it does not suspend the Constitution, but rather state laws over which the governor has jurisdiction.
The decision to suspend the gun laws comes as a response to a series of recent fatal shootings involving children in the area. Gun control activist David Hogg criticized the order, contending that there should be no exception to the Constitution for state public health emergencies.
In an effort to address the concerns raised by Lieu and other critics, Governor Grisham extended an invitation to Lieu to attend a police academy class aimed at curbing gun violence. However, conservatives and social media commenters have pointed out the irony of gun control advocates criticizing the governor’s actions.
The controversy surrounding the order has escalated further, with two Republican legislators in New Mexico calling for Grisham’s impeachment. They accuse her of imposing a radical agenda on residents through this order.
Reacting to the suspension, the National Association for Gun Rights and the National Rifle Association (NRA) have filed lawsuits against Grisham, arguing that her order violates the Constitution. The NRA, in particular, has called on the governor to address what they consider “soft-on-criminal policies” instead of implementing a ban on guns.
As criticism mounts and legal action continues, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham finds herself caught in the middle of a contentious debate over gun laws, public health, and constitutional rights. The outcome of these challenges will undoubtedly have significant implications for the future of gun control measures in New Mexico. World News Live will closely monitor the developments and provide updates as they unfold.
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