Coverage dated September 8, 2023 to September 12, 2023

New Mexico's top Democrats split over governor's gun suspension

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Sep 12, 2023

Newest development Sep 13, 2023 · 2 reportsNew Mexico prelate backs governor’s controversial order on carrying guns

The state's top prosecutor, Attorney General Raúl Torrez, announced Tuesday that his office would not defend Gov. Grisham's temporary ban on firearms.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. In the Crosshairs: New Mexico Governor Sued Over Unconstitutional Gun Ban

    Headline from RedState ·

  2. Outrage intensifies over New Mexico governor's temporary gun ban as sheriff vows not to enforce it

    Headline from KOB 4 ·

  3. Names this update

    New Mexico's top Democrats split over governor's gun suspension

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  4. Newest

    New Mexico prelate backs governor’s controversial order on carrying guns

    Headline from Crux ·

Reports & sources

37 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    GOP presidential candidates slam New Mexico governor's gun carry ban (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Two Republican presidential candidates are going after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's (D-NM) executive action to ban the right to carry firearms in public for 30 days in the Albuquerque area.

  2. Tulsa World

    Group sues after New Mexico governor suspends right to carry guns in Albuquerque in public (opens Tulsa World)

    Published

    Tulsa World's feed description

    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque has drawn an immediate court challenge Saturday from a gun-rights

  3. Reason

    New Mexico's governor suspends the right to bear arms, saying the second amendment is not 'absolute' (opens Reason)

    Published

    Reason's feed description

    Local police officials are leery of enforcing Michelle Lujan Grisham's ban on public carry, which gun rights groups have challenged in federal court.

  4. RedState

  5. The Guardian

    Gun rights group sues New Mexico governor over emergency firearm ban (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Michelle Lujan Grisham announced open and concealed carry restrictions on Friday after the deaths of three children

  6. Washington Examiner

    New Mexico governor sued for suspending right to carry firearms in public (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A gun-rights group filed a lawsuit against Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) after she suspended the right to carry firearms in public across and around Albuquerque and declared gun violence a public health emergency.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Gun Rights Group Sues New Mexico Governor Over Firearms Ban (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A gun rights group sued Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham after she issued an emergency order banning all firearms from being carried in Albuquerque.

  8. NBC10 Philadelphia

    New Mexico governor suspends right to carry firearms in Albuquerque, sparking legal fight (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

    Published

    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque has drawn an immediate court challenge Saturday from a gun-rights group.

  9. Washington Times

    New Mexico governor’s suspension of gun rights draws fire from police, Dems, gun-control advocates (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Within hours of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in Albuquerque and the surrounding Bernalillo County, a federal lawsuit to block the ban was filed, state lawmakers called for her impeachment and even gun-control activists rebuked her fo…

  10. WSVN Miami

    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public

  11. CNN

    Gun rights organizations sue New Mexico governor over gun violence order (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    The National Association for Gun Rights filed a lawsuit against New Mexico’s Democratic governor and health secretary Saturday over orders declaring gun violence a public health emergency and suspending open and concealed carry laws in cities and counties based on crime statistics.

  12. KOB 4

    Outrage intensifies over New Mexico governor's temporary gun ban as sheriff vows not to enforce it (opens KOB 4)

    Published

    KOB 4's feed description

    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she'd welcome a fight after announcing an emergency order to suspend the right to publicly carry guns around Albuquerque. That’s what she’s getting. Since the Democrat issued the 30-day public health order Friday, a furor has rained down from gun owners, G…

  13. RedState

  14. Bearing Arms

    Gun owners defy New Mexico governor, rally in Old Town Albuquerque (opens Bearing Arms)

    Published

    Bearing Arms's feed description

    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s attempt to put the right to bear arms on ice in Albuquerque for 30 days is off to an inauspicious start; with the first lawsuits already underway, confus...

  15. Fox News

    Liberals turn on New Mexico governor over gun suspension: ‘Violates the US Constitution’ (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Gun control activist David Hogg and Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu both denounced New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham's temporary gun ban as unconstitutional.

  16. Washington Post

    Analysis | New Mexico’s dicey gun restriction draws detractors even from the left (opens Washington Post)

    Published

    Washington Post's feed description

    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) sought to temporarily ban carrying firearms in part of her state. And Republicans aren’t the only ones crying foul.

  17. PBS NewsHour

    Bernalillo County sheriff in New Mexico rejects governor's gun ban, calling it unconstitutional (opens PBS NewsHour)

    Published

    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Some Republican lawmakers have proposed starting impeachment proceedings, while a gun rights group has filed a federal lawsuit seeking an immediate court order to block it from taking effect.

  18. Washington Examiner

    New Mexico sheriff calls for special session after governor's 'unconstitutional' gun ban (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A New Mexico sheriff has called for a special legislative session to oppose Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's (D-NM) "unconstitutional" 30-day executive order blocking open and concealed carrying of firearms.

  19. Tampa Free Press

    Sheriff Defies New Mexico Governor’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Gun Carry Ban (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Tampa Free Press's feed description

    A sheriff said in a press conference Monday he will not enforce Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order to...

  20. Fox News

    New Mexico governor confronted over constitutionality of gun rights suspension: 'Where is the right?' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was pressed over the constitutionality of her new open and concealed carry suspension in Albuquerque.

  21. Newsweek

    New Mexico's top Democrats split over governor's gun suspension (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The state's top prosecutor, Attorney General Raúl Torrez, announced Tuesday that his office would not defend Gov. Grisham's temporary ban on firearms.

  22. KRQE Albuquerque

    New Mexico Governor’s gun order sparks backlash, lawsuits & debate (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

    Published

    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently declared gun violence a public health emergency and issued a Public Health Order temporarily banning open and concealed carr…

  23. NBC News

    New Mexico governor’s gun ban draws bipartisan backlash (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's suspension of concealed and open carry gun rights in the Albuquerque area ignited opposition from Democrats and Republicans alike.

  24. The Daily Signal

    Sheriff Defies Governor’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Ban on Carrying Guns (opens The Daily Signal)

    Published

    The Daily Signal's feed description

    A county sheriff says he won't enforce New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s order suspending open and concealed carry of firearms.

  25. The Daily Signal

    Grisham's Gun Grab: New Mexico Governor’s Unconstitutional Edict (opens The Daily Signal)

    Published

    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Grisham issued a gun control order so outrageous it received an overwhelming, bipartisan rebuke and left gun control activists speechless.

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