55 Colorado sheriffs are patriots, that is why they refuse to enforce the new gun laws — the requirement for universal background checks and the ban on ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds.
These are the same 55 sheriffs who, in May, tried to challenge the constitutionality of the state laws in a federal court. U.S. District Judge Marcia Kreiger told the sheriffs that they don’t have standing — or legal authority — to challenge the laws as a group.
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These are the same 55 sheriffs who, in May, tried to challenge the constitutionality of the state laws in a federal court. U.S. District Judge Marcia Kreiger told the sheriffs that they don’t have standing — or legal authority — to challenge the laws as a group.
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“If individual sheriffs wish to protect
individual rights or interests, they may do so,” Ms. Krieger said, The Daily Mail reported. “However, the sheriffs have confused their individual rights and interests with those of the county sheriff’s office.”
Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/16/colorado-revolt-55-62-sheriffs-refuse-enforce-new-/#ixzz2nexbcOPA
