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2020-05-18 Home Front: Politix

Dem-imposed coronavirus orders face lawsuits across the nation

[FoxNews] Stay-at-home orders aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus are now facing legal challenges from residents and state officials alike, alleging that some measures – mostly put in place by Democrats -- go too far while the country gradually moves toward reopening.

California alone is facing at least a dozen lawsuits that include claims that the state has unjustly closed down gun shops and religious services, infringed on freedoms of speech and assembly by restricting protests, and one case where a resident alleges that being forced to remain at home constitutes forced detention without due process.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is up against a lawsuit from Republicans in her state’s House and Senate over her extension of an already-strict emergency order that has regulated residents’ movement and closed businesses. The GOP lawsuit claims that Whitmer overstepped her authority by extending her previous shutdown order, saying she needs the legislature’s approval to extend it beyond 28 days.

In Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court struck down the state's “safer at home” on Wednesday, saying the administration of Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, overstepped its authority when it extended the order through the end of May. The ruling said any future orders must be approved by the state’s legislature.

Kentucky protesters sued officials including Gov. Andy Beshear, also a Democrat, for allegedly violating the First Amendment by banning mass protests. In another lawsuit a federal judge temporarily blocked Beshear’s ban on in-person church services.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned that he could take action against the cities of Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas if they do not scale back orders that are more restrictive than state-issued measures. Gov. Greg Abbott is moving toward reopening the state and said that while businesses have the freedom to reopen or remain closed, local governments do not have the option to keep them closed, the Texas Tribune reported.

As Politico noted, while the lawsuits mostly have gone against Democrats, Republican Governors Larry Hogan of Maryland and Mike DeWine of Ohio have faced challenges, as well. Business and religious leaders were joined by state delegates in suing Hogan to block his order. A group of Ohio gyms sued DeWine over his reopening order excluding them from those businesses allowed to operate, but it was subsequently announced that they will be allowed to reopen after all.

Posted by Skidmark 2020-05-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [15 views ] Top

#1 Dems are Asshoes!

Posted by Dacama 2020-05-18 07:37|| 2020-05-18 07:37|| Front Page Top

#2 The RINO in charge of Mass., Gov. Charlie Baker, is largely in step with these assholes. The 'non-essential' business lockdown is supposed to end today but the safe bet is that he'll roll over for the Dems who want to keep us locked down and extend it a few more weeks.

Posted by Raj 2020-05-18 09:18|| 2020-05-18 09:18|| Front Page Top

#3 1st step towards Socialism...successful too...if we let it stand. "Socialism - You can vote your way in but have to shoot your way out" .. a popular saying..lets hope it doesn't come to that!

Posted by Warthog 2020-05-18 10:09|| 2020-05-18 10:09|| Front Page Top

#4 In NC, a group of churches sued the state and won. Gov. Roy Cooper (D--what was NC thinking of??) said he will not appeal.

Posted by Tom 2020-05-18 11:45|| 2020-05-18 11:45|| Front Page Top

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