Former Prosecutor: New Mexico Governor May Face Charges for Suspending Gun Rights

Former prosecutor Andy McCarthy suggests NM governor could face charges for suspending gun rights.
He says a federal statute used against Trump could apply to the governor's actions.
The governor suspended the right to carry guns in Albuquerque after recent shootings.
Her order was criticized by conservatives and the state AG as unconstitutional.
McCarthy argues the governor clearly violated civil rights by defying the 2nd Amendment.

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Posted 9/13/2023, 6:15:00 PM