Judge Andrew P. Napolitano: The government's emergency powers myth
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When Phil Murphy became the governor of New Jersey, he took an oath to enforce the Constitution.
He claimed that somehow he can interfere with the exercise of basic human freedoms -- like going to church, going to work, shopping for food, operating a business, assembling and traveling -- because he declared a state of emergency. If the government declares an emergency, can it thereby acquire the lawful power to interfere with constitutionally guaranteed freedoms? In a word: No.More Related News