steveTA84 Posted February 26, 2020 at 09:12 PM Share Posted February 26, 2020 at 09:12 PM https://www.officer.com/command-hq/news/21127180/new-mexico-governor-signs-redflag-gun-bill-tells-sheriffs-to-enforce-it-or-resign SANTA FE, New Mexico Over objections from all but a few New Mexico county sheriffs, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed into law a red flag gun bill that will allow firearms to be temporarily taken away from those deemed dangerous to themselves or others. The Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Act, which takes effect in mid-May, will make New Mexico the 18th state to enact such a law. If we can make a difference for one person, thats the right difference to make, Lujan Grisham said during a bill signing ceremony at the state Capitol. The Democratic governor made the red flag gun bill one of her top initiatives during the 30-day legislative session that ended last week and predicted the new law would reduce New Mexicos high rates of firearm-related deaths, including suicides. We know this is a meaningful tool to address gun violence, Lujan Grisham said Tuesday. However, the red flag gun measure, Senate Bill 5, was fiercely opposed by Republican lawmakers during this years session, and several New Mexico counties have passed resolutions opposing it. Some sheriffs have indicated they might not enforce the bill, citing concerns over constitutional due process issues. Theyve made this bill so horrible that we cant (enforce it), Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace told the Journal. Somebody hasnt even committed a crime, and youre taking their personal property. Mace, chairman of the New Mexico Sheriffs Association, said a court challenge will be filed before the law takes effect in an attempt to block it from being implemented. Asked Tuesday about the sheriffs resistance, Lujan Grisham said the elected law enforcement officials should resign if theyre not willing to enforce the states laws. They have to enforce the law. They take an oath to do that, she said. You dont get to make those decisions. However, she suggested her administration would not retaliate by withholding funding from any counties that do not enforce the law, while adding that she believes law enforcement officers will ultimately decide to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfield shooter Posted February 26, 2020 at 09:38 PM Share Posted February 26, 2020 at 09:38 PM https://www.officer.com/command-hq/news/21127180/new-mexico-governor-signs-redflag-gun-bill-tells-sheriffs-to-enforce-it-or-resign SANTA FE, New Mexico Over objections from all but a few New Mexico county sheriffs, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed into law a red flag gun bill that will allow firearms to be temporarily taken away from those deemed dangerous to themselves or others. The Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Act, which takes effect in mid-May, will make New Mexico the 18th state to enact such a law. If we can make a difference for one person, thats the right difference to make, Lujan Grisham said during a bill signing ceremony at the state Capitol. The Democratic governor made the red flag gun bill one of her top initiatives during the 30-day legislative session that ended last week and predicted the new law would reduce New Mexicos high rates of firearm-related deaths, including suicides. We know this is a meaningful tool to address gun violence, Lujan Grisham said Tuesday. However, the red flag gun measure, Senate Bill 5, was fiercely opposed by Republican lawmakers during this years session, and several New Mexico counties have passed resolutions opposing it. Some sheriffs have indicated they might not enforce the bill, citing concerns over constitutional due process issues. Theyve made this bill so horrible that we cant (enforce it), Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace told the Journal. Somebody hasnt even committed a crime, and youre taking their personal property. Mace, chairman of the New Mexico Sheriffs Association, said a court challenge will be filed before the law takes effect in an attempt to block it from being implemented. Asked Tuesday about the sheriffs resistance, Lujan Grisham said the elected law enforcement officials should resign if theyre not willing to enforce the states laws. They have to enforce the law. They take an oath to do that, she said. You dont get to make those decisions. However, she suggested her administration would not retaliate by withholding funding from any counties that do not enforce the law, while adding that she believes law enforcement officers will ultimately decide to do so. Without seeing the oath the sheriffs take, I feel confident that it is foremost to the Constitution of the United States. And I seriously doubt if any of them are going to resign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo.ulrich Posted February 26, 2020 at 09:53 PM Share Posted February 26, 2020 at 09:53 PM Perhaps the Gov. should consider resigning as she isn't following her oath of office to uphold the constitution.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted February 26, 2020 at 10:11 PM Share Posted February 26, 2020 at 10:11 PM Red Flag her security detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted February 26, 2020 at 10:17 PM Share Posted February 26, 2020 at 10:17 PM Time to get these laws thrown out as unconstitutional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted February 26, 2020 at 10:39 PM Share Posted February 26, 2020 at 10:39 PM Should we also freeze people's bank accounts if they're depressed? They can use the money to buy illegal drugs or alcohol, and become more dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC Posted February 27, 2020 at 12:48 AM Share Posted February 27, 2020 at 12:48 AM Red Flag her security detail.Because they are use intimidating tactics against law abiding citizen who get to close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted February 27, 2020 at 12:51 AM Share Posted February 27, 2020 at 12:51 AM Red Flag her security detail. THREAD WINNER!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted February 27, 2020 at 03:01 AM Share Posted February 27, 2020 at 03:01 AM Totalitarians will totalitarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipp Jones Posted February 28, 2020 at 12:36 AM Share Posted February 28, 2020 at 12:36 AM What is the status of these red flags laws being challenged and making their way to the Supreme Court? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted February 28, 2020 at 05:28 PM Share Posted February 28, 2020 at 05:28 PM What's her position on sanctuary cities? I bet she's not as aggressive with the following immigration sanctuary cities/counties:New MexicoBernalillo CountyNew Mexico County JailsSan Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted February 29, 2020 at 07:13 AM Share Posted February 29, 2020 at 07:13 AM Red Flag her security detail. THREAD WINNER!! And when the police enforce that red flag they can tell her that is exactly what she instructed them to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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