Michigan Supreme Court Strikes Down Whitmer’s Emergency Powers
In a 4-3 decision, Michigan’s Supreme Court said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) lacked the power to unilaterally extend a state of emergency declaration, and also held that a 1945 law…
Federal Judge Rules Pennsylvania Closure Orders Were Unconstitutional
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. A U.S. District Court judge ruled that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s (D) orders banning large gatherings and closing “nonessential” businesses in response to…
Communication and Trust, Not ‘Punitive Measures’ Necessary to Fight Coronavirus
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. A Harvard epidemiologist says state and local governments using law enforcement to break up social gatherings will do far more harm than good….
LA Mayor Threatens to Cut Off Power, Light for Big House Parties
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. Party-goers in Los Angeles have been warned: the next bash could result in your host having his water and electricity cut off. Los…
Arizona’s Ducey Refuses New Lockdowns as Cuomo Threatens to Reimpose Restrictions
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. Some parts of the country are seeing new coronavirus outbreaks – but public officials are resisting calls to reimpose lockdowns, seeking to balance…
CBO: Recovery Expected in 2nd Half of 2020 but Economy Still Takes a Material Hit
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. The Congressional Budget Office projects the U.S. economy will rebound in the second half of the year as states begin loosening restrictions on…
State and Local Governments use Threats of Fines, Arrest, Lost Licenses to Bolster Containment Orders
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. Some state and local governments have decided to use scarce law enforcement resources to enforce social distancing. According to news reports, Chicago Mayor…