Plain English Summary
This bill prohibits North Carolina state and local law enforcement officers from enforcing federal firearms laws, regulations, or executive orders within the state's borders. It establishes that violations could result in $50,000 civil penalties and allows citizens to sue for injunctive relief, with limited exceptions for certain serious criminal investigations and interstate cases.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects Second Amendment rights by preventing federal overreach and asserting state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment. They contend that firearm regulations should be determined by North Carolina, not federal authorities, and that this law prevents what they view as unconstitutional federal restrictions on gun ownership and use from being enforced in the state.
Arguments Against
Opponents argue this bill may violate the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which makes federal law the supreme law of the land, and could expose the state to legal challenges. They also raise concerns that restricting law enforcement cooperation with federal authorities could hamper investigations into serious crimes, interstate trafficking, and violent offenses that have legitimate federal jurisdiction.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 70
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Representative · District 67
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Representative · District 82
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 79
Cosponsors (9)
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 111
Representative · District 62
Representative · District 94
Representative · District 59
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 55
Representative · District 96
Representative · District 73