Ore. Sheriff Says He Won't Enforce Unconstitutional Gun Laws

Second in the state to say so

Reason Staff | 1.16.2013 5:00 PM

Another Oregon sheriff says he would refuse to enforce any new federal gun law he believes is unconstitutional.

Crook County Sheriff Jim Hensley said Tuesday he sent the same letter to Vice President Joe Biden that was sent Monday by Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller.

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Ore. Sheriff Says He Won't Enforce Unconstitutional Gun Laws

Second in the state to say so

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