Massachusetts Supreme Court, where are you?! It’s time to rule on whether the legislative audit is constitutional.
Author: Paul Heroux
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux’s account of Middle East trip is surprising
During his fifth trip to the Middle East, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux toured three countries in 10 days.
Paul Heroux: Capron Park Zoo should not be treated like a failing business
Saying every department is important, former Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux argues the Capron Park Zoo is being singled out unfairly and is not a budget priority.
The war with Iran is making America weaker, not stronger
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux argues U.S. intervention is fueling retaliation, empowering hardliners, raising prices, and creating more long-term dangers than it resolves.
We’re reducing gun violence the wrong way, Bristol County sheriff warns
After recent shootings near Brown University and in Pawtucket, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux argues targeted, evidence-based strategies, not political extremes, reduce gun violence.
Should jail make people suffer, or should punishment end at the loss of freedom?
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux explores whether incarceration should strip freedom alone, or inflict suffering, and what the Constitution says about cruel and unusual punishment.
Trump’s Bad Bunny attack was a missed chance to unite the country
Paul Heroux says Trump’s response to Bad Bunny’s halftime show, right after posting the racist, dehumanizing video of the Obamas, was a missed opportunity at best and evidence of xenophobia at worst.
Local police don’t enforce immigration laws because it’s against the law
Why don’t local police enforce federal immigration law? U.S. Supreme Court and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rulings prevent it in most cases, explains Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux.
Opinion: Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux weighs in on the criminalization of homelessness in Fall River
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux speaks out against a proposed ordinance in Fall River that would criminalize homelessness, warning it will worsen the issue and burden taxpayers with unnecessary costs.
Why Biden should step aside: An opinion piece by Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux
Biden’s accomplishments are overshadowed by public perception. Despite his achievements and Trump’s flaws, the election focuses on personal opinions. Biden must step aside for a stronger Democratic candidate. Trump’s loyal supporters ignore his faults. Blind loyalty undermines Democrats’ stance. Democrats need a candidate with the potential to defeat Trump.