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The 'Commerce Clause' in the Constitution give the Federal government powe


The 'Commerce Clause' in the Constitution give the Federal government powe   

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Author: TheCrow   Date: 8/31/2021 10:20:40 AM  +2/-0   Show Orig. Msg (this window) Or  In New Window

The 'Commerce Clause' in the Constitution give the Federal government power to deal with epidemics.



"As COVID-19 continues its assault on the country, residents in more than 10 states have been ordered to stay home and businesses, including restaurants, health clubs and entire malls, have been closed as governors nationwide take extraordinary steps in an effort to protect public health. Under what legal authority do such orders fall – and are there legal limits on government actions during a health emergency?


"Never have state and federal powers been tested to the extent that we are seeing today. The federal government’s power is limited to certain circumstances. Through the Commerce Clause, which gives Congress exclusive authority to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, the federal government has broad authority to quarantine and impose other health measures to prevent the spread of diseases from foreign countries, as well as between states although that has never been affirmed by the courts. Also, the federal Public Health Service Act authorizes the secretary of Health and Human Services to lead federal public health and medical responses related to public health emergencies."


 
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