Illinois sheriff who called gun control law 'unconstitutional' will now enforce it if implemented
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An Illinois sheriff is reversing his stance on enforcing a state assault weapons ban after stating that the bill is unconstitutional in a press release.
"I, among many others, believe that HB 5471 is a clear violation of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution," Mendrick said. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.
"Therefore, as the custodian of the jail and chief law enforcement official for DuPage County, that neither myself nor my office will be checking to ensure that lawful gun owners register their weapons with the State, nor will we be arresting or housing law-abiding individuals that have been arrested solely with non-compliance of this Act," Mendrick added.
The sheriff said that despite some media reports, he was not "threatened" in the meeting.
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