Sheriff Defends Second Amendment, Rejects Unconstitutional Gun Ban

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen of New Mexico has declared that he will not enforce Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 30-day "public health order" banning concealed and open carry permits, calling it unconstitutional and ineffective in curbing gun violence. The governor issued the order in response to recent instances of gun-related deaths in Albuquerque. Sheriff Allen, along with other law enforcement officials, has expressed disagreement with the order, prompting a response from the governor to "stop being squeamish" about enforcing it. Violators could face civil penalties and fines, but not all law enforcement officials agree with the order.