The decision is here. (At least, I think that link will work.) New Mexico is an open carry state, in practice, not just in theory, but concealed carry licenses have always required you to be a U.S. citizen. In this case, the argument was that a legal resident (in this case, an Australian) had an equal right to a license as a citizen, because alienage is a suspect category: the government must provide a compelling case for why non-citizens are treated differently. Let me emphasize: resident alien is not the same as illegal alien.
UPDATE: Link updated.
Link does not work -- it takes one to google mail (aka Gmail).
ReplyDeleteWhat's Idaho law on that, Clayton? I have a friend from New Zealand who wants to get her concealed carry.
ReplyDeleteIdaho law does not require U.S. citizenship. You do need to be a legal resident. See http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title18/T18CH33SECT18-3302.htm for the detailed requirements.
ReplyDeleteAllen: link updated.
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