Monroe County is now a “Sanctuary County” after a special call meeting of the fiscal court on Friday, January 3.

Following several counties in Kentucky, Ohio and other states, magistrates approved the resolution dealing with the second amendment of the Constitution.

Organizers of the sanctuary movement feel there is a threat to the right to bear arms as permitted in the amendment.

The second amendment states that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

Members of the fiscal court shared their support for the second amendment and their feelings on protecting the rights of their citizens with the resolution.

County Attorney Wes Stephens explained, “It is basically saying we support the second amendment and that the fiscal court is committed to Monroe County and the rights of its citizens. It means we oppose anything that goes against their rights.”