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HOWELL (WWJ) -- In response to Michigan's recently-passed gun safety legislation, officials in Livingston County have drafted a resolution championing the Second Amendment and showing their support for the county's sheriff, who refuses to enforce the new laws.

Monday evening at 6 p.m., the Livingston County Board of Commissioners plans to vote in favor of a resolution that would name Livingston a "constitutional county" and codify their refusal to put money or resources toward enforcing the new gun control laws.

According to the resolution, a constitutional county is defined as "a place of refuge for the law-abiding citizens in regards to the citizens' rights... including but not limited to the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms."

This potential resolution comes just days after Governor Whitmer signed into effect a third gun safety bill.

These laws were introduced and passed by the Democrat-controlled state house and senate in the wake of the tragic campus shooting at Michigan State University in February as well as the 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School.

Proponents of the laws cite strong public support and say they will help reduce gun deaths in the state. Those opposed say they will infringe on people's legal and constitutional right to carry.

In that vein, the Livingston County resolution affirms the roles of the sheriff and prosecuting attorney in upholding state laws and encourages these officials to use "their utmost discretion" when enforcing laws related to constitutional rights.

Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy, meanwhile, has said he will not enforce red flag laws.

Additionally, the board will not authorize any funds, resources, personnel or facilities in order to implement the new legislation.

The resolution will be opened up to public comment at tonight's board meeting, held over Zoom. Instructions on how to join the meeting can be found here.

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