Firearms Policy Coalition Files Its Lawsuit Against New Mexico’s Authoritarian Governor

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order banning firearm carry in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque. The complaint and motion for a temporary restraining order in Fort v. Grisham can be viewed at FPCLaw.org. “This restriction is in flagrant … Read more

L’État, C’est Moi: Grisham Tries to Punch Back at Dems Criticizing Her Authoritarian Carry Ban

Hey Ted, conceal and open carry are state laws that I have jurisdiction over. If you’re really interested in helping curb gun violence, I’d welcome you to join our next police academy class. https://t.co/Odf9fNbO2W https://t.co/17ca1dYpLc — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) September 10, 2023 “I have emergency powers,” Grisham told The New York Times. “Gun violence is … Read more

Full Authoritarian: New Mexico Governor Attempts to Justify Her Suspension of Constitutional Rights

Governor Lujan Grisham says her duty to uphold her oath to the constitution is “not absolute” pic.twitter.com/Mla4rcNXMX — Beau Hightower (@beauhightowerdn) September 8, 2023 Q: You took an oath to the Constitution. Isn’t it unconstitutional to say, ‘You cannot exercise your carry license’? A: With one exception. And that is, if there’s an emergency, and … Read more