The Shift Episode 58: The Power of the County Sheriff with Richard Mack

Enjoy this conversation between host Doug McKenty and the founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officer Association, Richard Mack. Richard was a two term Sheriff from Graham County, Arizona who was one of six county Sheriffs that sued the federal government over the forced enforcement of the controversial Brady Bill in 1994. In a 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court determined that under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution, the county sheriff was the ultimate arbiter of decisions concerning law enforcement within their jurisdiction. In other words, this locally elected official has the last word on how laws are enforced, allowing them to weigh state and federal mandates with their own interpretation of what constitutes legality. Sheriff Mack has since dedicated his life to educating Sheriffs and their constituents about this powerful and effective tool that can be used to combat federal over reach and protect citizens agains unjust laws designed to curtail human rights or benefit special interests. Find out more about the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officer Association at https://cspoa.org/And find out more about The Shift, or subscribe for full-length episodes, at our website here: https://theshiftnow.com/ Get full access to The Populist Papers at thepopulistpapers.substack.com/subscribe