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How the [Un]Constitutional Sheriff Movement Threatens Democracy

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Unpacking the Constitutional Sheriff Movement

This chapter examines the controversial Constitutional Sheriff movement, its ideological foundations, and the arguments surrounding its far-right associations. It charts the movement's history, focusing on its leader's motivations, gun rights advocacy, and ties to anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ sentiments, while critiquing its rejection of broader constitutional principles. The chapter also considers the movement's links to local authority, militia collaboration, and cultural intersections, particularly with the Mormon community.

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