Illinois sheriffs of almost 80 counties are refusing to enforce the state's 'assault weapons' ban that was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Illinois sheriffs of almost 80 counties are refusing to enforce the state's"assault weapons" ban that was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
However, at least 74 sheriff's departments have publicly stated they will not enforce the ban, stating it infringes on the Second Amendment, according to ABC News. The statement was drafted by Illinois Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk, according to ABC News, and sent out to sheriff's departments to use or make edits if desired.
At an event in Quincy on Jan. 12, Pritzker told the crowd that law enforcement needs to enforce the law or leave the field.
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