New Mexico Governor Faces Backlash Over Temporary Ban on Carrying Guns in Albuquerque Amid Rising Violence

New Mexico governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a temporary ban on open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque due to rising gun violence.
The ban has drawn criticism from Republicans, Democrats, the NRA, and gun rights groups. The state GOP and NRA plan to sue.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of the public health order banning guns for at least 30 days.
New Mexico had the 3rd highest firearm mortality rate in the US in 2021 according to CDC data.
Governor says state Republicans should "thank her" for giving them a cause to fundraise over instead of taking immediate action to save lives.

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