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Sheriffs, right‐wing extremism, and the limits of U.S. federalism during a crisis.

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Title: Sheriffs, right‐wing extremism, and the limits of U.S. federalism during a crisis.
Authors: Farris, Emily M. (AUTHOR), Holman, Mirya R. (AUTHOR)
Source: Social Science Quarterly (Wiley-Blackwell). Mar2023, Vol. 104 Issue 2, p59-68. 10p. 1 Chart, 3 Graphs, 1 Map.
Subjects: Right-wing extremism, COVID-19 pandemic, Sheriffs, Federal government, White supremacy, Mask laws
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Background: During the COVID‐19 crisis, sheriffs across the country vocally refused to implement mask mandates. Objectives: In this note, we argue that resistance to mask mandates emerged out of successful efforts to recruit sheriffs into right‐wing extremism (RWE) and its foundations in white supremacy, nativism, and anti‐government extremism. Methods: We draw on upon historical analysis and a national survey of sheriffs Results: We show how RWE movements recruited sheriffs and that a substantial share of sheriffs adopted RWE attitudes. We argue that this radicalization of county sheriffs primes them to resist a core component of federalism: mandates by supra governments. We identify a relationship between sheriffs. RWE attitudes and their resistance to enforcing COVID‐19 mask mandates. Conclusion: Our work demonstrates the importance of considering the implications of violent extremism in the United States, particularly as it aligns with local law enforcement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Background: During the COVID‐19 crisis, sheriffs across the country vocally refused to implement mask mandates. Objectives: In this note, we argue that resistance to mask mandates emerged out of successful efforts to recruit sheriffs into right‐wing extremism (RWE) and its foundations in white supremacy, nativism, and anti‐government extremism. Methods: We draw on upon historical analysis and a national survey of sheriffs Results: We show how RWE movements recruited sheriffs and that a substantial share of sheriffs adopted RWE attitudes. We argue that this radicalization of county sheriffs primes them to resist a core component of federalism: mandates by supra governments. We identify a relationship between sheriffs. RWE attitudes and their resistance to enforcing COVID‐19 mask mandates. Conclusion: Our work demonstrates the importance of considering the implications of violent extremism in the United States, particularly as it aligns with local law enforcement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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