DeSana moves to repeal "Red Flag" laws
According to a release, DeSana is against the Extreme Risk Protection Orders because they allow courts to seize firearms from an individual if they're accused to being a risk to themselves or others with no right to a hearing before the action.
"Really when you come to the bottom line... the 5th and the 14th amendments are still in existence," he said. "We can't wipe out the 5th and 14th amendment to due process. We just flip the American legal system upside down by saying 'you no longer have due process.'"
According to DeSana, laws like the Baker Act and the 5150 hold procedure already provided ways for people who pose potential danger to be held for their and others' safety with due process.
"Where as with Red Flag, it's just an accusation and you don't even get to face your accuser," he said.
McCenzie Mento, owner of Supermatch G&A LLC in Newport, is against the laws because he knows people who would've had their guns taken away under false pretense if they had been on the books in the past.
"Whether it was divorce or something like that," he said. "An upset spouse or a mad ex could call up the local sheriff's office or police department and claim they were looking to do something dumb or stupid even though it's not true."
HB 4138-4140 were introduced on February 26 and referred to House Committee on Judiciary for further consideration.
— You can reach Connor Veenstra at cveenstra@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Carleton representative DeSana moves to repeal "Red Flag" laws
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