Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reacts to Biden gun control measures

FREMONT CO., Colo. (KRDO) -- Following President Biden's introduction of several executive orders Thursday, intended to curb gun violence in the U.S., some local law enforcement agencies are responding.

The announcement comes in the wake of mass shootings in Boulder, Colorado, and South Carolina. 

"But no amendment — no amendment to the Constitution is absolute," Biden said.

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office responded in a post on their Facebook page, stating "the Constitutional rights of ALL citizens are not up for debate. The Bill of Rights, and its individual Amendments ARE absolute."

"There are absolutely limitations on the Second Amendment, just like there are limitations on the First Amendment," Criminal Defense Attorney, Jeremy Loew said. 

Loew cited President Biden's example of a Supreme Court decision, outlining the parameters of First Amendment free speech.

"You can't yell...fire in a crowded movie theater and call it freedom of speech," Biden said.

However, Loew said he doesn't believe the President's executive orders were the right approach.

"Legislation should be changed, potentially through Congress."

He also pointed out that one measure, calling on the Justice Department to create 'red flag' regulations for states is already law in Colorado.

"We already have red flag laws in Colorado and the Colorado Supreme Court has held those to be constitutional within the Colorado Constitution," Loew said.

But, according to Loew, the executive orders will be heavily litigated, likely to be taken up by the Supreme Court.

"I think that the Supreme Court is going to focus more on the well-regulated militia aspect of the Second Amendment. But, I would be shocked if they severely limit the ability for individuals, citizens to carry firearms."

KRDO reached out to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office for comment, but did not hear back at the time of publication.