Brunswick County NAACP denounces “Gun Rights Sanctuary” resolution

Brunswick County unanimously passes second amendment resolution

By Frances Weller | February 17, 2020 at 7:13 PM EST - Updated February 17 at 11:24 PM

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County chapter of the NAACP announced Monday that it is adamantly opposed to a resolution to make Brunswick County a constitutional rights protected county. Hours after a press release was sent out stating the opposition, Brunswick County Commissioners unanimously passed the second amendment resolution.

Carl Parker, President of the Brunswick County chapter of the NAACP sent a letter to the commissioners expressing the organization’s opposition.

“It is our belief that the county has no authority to say whether or not a state or federal law is unconstitutional,” Parker said. “The only way to make that happen is if the commissioners decide to file suit against the state.”

Here is a copy of the letter:

NAACP Opposition Letter to Brunswick County Constitutional Rights Resolution by Kendall McGee on Scribd

The NAACP letter was submitted to the board as part of the official public record.

Columbus and Bladen counties have recently passed similar resolutions in recent weeks.