Controversy Erupts as Governor's Gun Ban Faces Opposition from Sheriff and Liberals

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen announced that his office will not enforce the public health order issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to combat gun violence in Albuquerque and the county. Allen described the order as unconstitutional and stated that it will not make the county safer or curb gun violence. He believes it punishes law-abiding citizens and infringes on their constitutional right to self-defense. Allen also cited political violence as a reason for not enforcing the order.