BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo calls a resolution passed by a town in response to her gun control proposals inappropriate.
Burrillville declared itself a “Second Amendment sanctuary” last week and passed a resolution stating it supports the police department’s right to exercise sound discretion when enforcing Second Amendment-related laws.
Raimondo told WPRO-AM on Monday if new gun laws pass, she expects Burrillville to follow them. The Democrat says if they disagree with her, they should lobby at the state house - but “to secede from … our laws is not an appropriate response.”
Councilman Jeremy Bailey said the town doesn’t intend to enforce new laws it deems unconstitutional.
Raimondo is calling for a ban on guns in schools and a statewide ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Burrillville’s neighbor, Glocester, will consider a similar measure at a May 16 town council meeting.
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