The Last Line of Defense: Why America’s sheriffs are the last barrier against tyranny
“The Last Line of Defense: Constitutional Sheriffs and the Battle for America’s Soul” points out that sheriffs are positioned as the ultimate constitutional authority. Elected county sheriffs, rooted in history and directly accountable to the people, hold the highest legal authority in their jurisdictions and serve as the final barrier against government tyranny.
Their primary duty is to the Constitution, not to federal orders. A sheriff’s oath obligates them to defend citizens’ rights from all threats, including unconstitutional mandates from higher levels of government, even if it means refusing to enforce such orders.
Historical examples demonstrate sheriffs “interposing” against overreach. The text cites sheriffs refusing to enforce COVID-19 lockdowns, restrictive gun laws, and, in the case of Joe Arpaio, taking independent action on immigration as models of constitutional resistance.
Federal law is not supreme if it is unconstitutional. The article challenges the notion of absolute federal supremacy, stating that the sheriff has a duty to judge the constitutionality of laws and that unconstitutional federal edicts are void.
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) leads this movement. Founded by former Sheriff Richard Mack, the CSPOA educates and empowers sheriffs to uphold their constitutional authority, and it calls on citizens to actively support these sheriffs in the “battle for America’s soul.”
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