I don't see how this particular order is unconstitutional, but I'd love to be proven wrong. Do you know what particular section would prevent this?
It's a complete overreach of power, of course, but I can't think of anything in the Constitution that would prevent a local government from ordering businesses to close.
One could argue that the assembly clause in the first amendment preempts this, but I don't think so. For the most part, the purpose of businesses isn't to facilitate the assembly of people; just like government-enforced monopolies on ISPs wouldn't be considered a violation of the 1A even though you could argue that it could prevent people from communicating in the manner they wish to, I don't think that closing a business prevents people from assembling.
As early as the Articles of Confederation the Congress recognized freedom of movement (Article 4), though the right was thought to be so fundamental during the drafting of the Constitution as not needing explicit enumeration.
freedom of assembly? I can see how emergency powers can limit numbers of people, but they cannot prevent one person from meeting with one other person to conduct commerce.
I don't see how this particular order is unconstitutional, but I'd love to be proven wrong. Do you know what particular section would prevent this?
It's a complete overreach of power, of course, but I can't think of anything in the Constitution that would prevent a local government from ordering businesses to close.
One could argue that the assembly clause in the first amendment preempts this, but I don't think so. For the most part, the purpose of businesses isn't to facilitate the assembly of people; just like government-enforced monopolies on ISPs wouldn't be considered a violation of the 1A even though you could argue that it could prevent people from communicating in the manner they wish to, I don't think that closing a business prevents people from assembling.
I wish they would've. Drivers licensing for non commercial travel is a fucking scam.
Which is perfectly fine by me, fed should never have total control
Another case of you get what you vote for
See: 14th Amendment. Your argument is why States are trying to say they don't have to honor the 2nd Amendment.
See the mistake your making is looking for where the Constitution (PA or Fed) stops them.
You need to read where it gives them permission.
Btw..it doesnt
freedom of assembly? I can see how emergency powers can limit numbers of people, but they cannot prevent one person from meeting with one other person to conduct commerce.
Due process clause. For starters.