Gun control activist David Hogg and Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu both denounced New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham's temporary gun ban as unconstitutional.
Rep. Ted W. Lieu speaks during a press conference with incoming House Democratic Leadership at the U.S. Capitol on Dec.r 13, 2022 in Washington, D.C.the U.S. ConstitutionHogg appeared to follow up in another post saying"one of the things I appreciate most about the Democratic Party is we are not in a cult," and members hold different views on issues such as gun control.
Lujan Grisham's press secretary Caroline Sweeney told Fox News Digital on Sunday that the order"does not suspend the Constitution but instead state laws over which the governor has jurisdiction," when asked about Lieu's and Hogg's posts. "Hey Ted, conceal and open carry are state laws that I have jurisdiction over. If you’re really interested in helping curb gun violence, I’d welcome you to join our next police academy class," Grisham tweeted.
NEW MEXICO GOVERNOR SHOCKS WITH COMMENT ABOUT CONSTITUTION AFTER ISSUING TEMPORARY GUN BAN: NOT 'ABSOLUTE'"This is an abhorrent attempt at imposing a radical, progressive agenda on an unwilling populous. Rather than addressing crime at its core, Governor Grisham is restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
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