Illinois sheriff refuses to enforce new gun control law: ‘Clear violation of the 2nd Amendment’

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DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick has come under attack from Illinois state lawmakers after he issued a statement refusing to enforce a gun control law in favor of his higher oath to the U.S. Constitution.

Published 2 months ago · Dupage County, United States

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Lawmakers call on DuPage Sheriff to retract vow not to enforce assault weapons ban

Six members of Congress, and several state lawmakers and DuPage County Board members, are calling on DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick to take back his statement he will not enforce the state's new ban on assault weapons.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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DuPage County sheriff criticized for refusing to enforce new Illinois assault weapons ban

Several members of Congress have joined the vocal outrage after the DuPage County Sheriff's refusal to enforce the new Illinois assault weapons ban.

2 months ago·Chicago, United States

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Chicago Tribune

Lawmakers call on DuPage sheriff to enforce assault weapons ban

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick says the law is poorly written and that he has concerns about having the resources to enforce the new rules.

2 months ago·Chicago, United States

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Chicago Sun Times

DuPage County sheriff under fire for not backing assault weapons ban

Lawmakers on Monday called Sheriff James Mendrick’s statements irresponsible and reckless.

2 months ago·Chicago, United States

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Assault Weapons Ban Sparks War of Words Between DuPage County Sheriff and Lawmakers

A coalition of federal, state and local lawmakers in DuPage County gathered Monday to demand DuPage County Sheriff James Medrick reverse his controversial stand...

2 months ago·Chicago, United States

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DuPage County Sheriff gets lots of public support on decision not to enforce assault weapons ban

Dozens of 2nd Amendment advocates rallied outside the DuPage County Administration Building this morning in support of the county’s sheriff who says he will not enforce the state’s assault weapons ban.

2 months ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Illinois sheriff refuses to enforce new gun control law: ‘Clear violation of the 2nd Amendment’

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Lawmakers call on DuPage Sheriff to retract vow not to enforce assault weapons ban

Lawmakers call on DuPage Sheriff to retract vow not to enforce assault weapons ban

DuPage County sheriff criticized for refusing to enforce new Illinois assault weapons ban

DuPage County sheriff criticized for refusing to enforce new Illinois assault weapons ban

Lawmakers call on DuPage sheriff to enforce assault weapons ban

Lawmakers call on DuPage sheriff to enforce assault weapons ban

DuPage County sheriff under fire for not backing assault weapons ban

DuPage County sheriff under fire for not backing assault weapons ban

Assault Weapons Ban Sparks War of Words Between DuPage County Sheriff and Lawmakers

Assault Weapons Ban Sparks War of Words Between DuPage County Sheriff and Lawmakers

DuPage County Sheriff gets lots of public support on decision not to enforce assault weapons ban

DuPage County Sheriff gets lots of public support on decision not to enforce assault weapons ban

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