Advocates for gun rights are challenging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency orders restricting carrying guns in public parks and playgrounds.
The state Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit brought by Republican legislators, the National Rifle Association, and local residents.
This legal battle is part of a broader trend following a U.S. Supreme Court decision expanding gun rights. (Trending: Joe Biden Sets New Presidential Record)
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Lujan Grisham invoked the orders in response to a series of shootings, prompting accusations of overstepping authority and violating the Second Amendment.
The governor argues that gun violence and drug abuse qualify as public health emergencies, but opponents disagree.
The temporary orders have sparked protests and legal challenges, with a federal judge allowing enforcement to continue while cases proceed.
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