Emergencyism: New Mexico Governor Lawlessly Suspends State Gun Law

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : In yet another similarity to the White House, Lujan Grisham's misguided suspension of gun rights invariably sends the wrong message -- despite her hopes and protestations to the contrary.
62% : So then, why attempt to suspend gun rights at all?
57% : "(8) The Department of Public Safety shall coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and the district attorneys' offices and assist in apprehension of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants.
52% : Her plan is to inspire more community trust for law enforcement with a blatant display of lawlessness and a summary dismissal of a basic constitutional right.
51% : Additionally, "New Mexico does not have purchase permits, gun registration, or gun-owner licensing.
48% : Even the governor seems to recognize her order brazenly contradicted the law.
41% : The governor's order not only defies state statute, but it also violates the state constitution.
33% : Albuquerque law enforcement officials expressed skepticism over the constitutional standing of Lujan Grisham's order.

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