Lately, there has been some confusion about who has the power to order citizens to shelter in place, to ban public gatherings and to shutter businesses (and of course there is the matter of who can lift these orders).These questions center on the age-old debate of state versus federal powers. For answers we can look to our Bill of Rights.
The 10th Amendment reads “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.”
These reserved powers encompass what is known as “police powers”. Police powers give state governments the ability to enact laws to protect or promote the public health, safety and welfare.
At the Cornely Law Firm we love a good debate!
As we head into Summer and the golf carts come out remember to drive safe and obey the law!
https://www.cornelylaw.com/single-post/2020/04/14/Golf-Carts-DUIs-Personal-Injuries-What-You-Need-to-Know
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Golf Carts: DUIs, Personal Injuries, What You Need to Know:
U.S. Supreme Court rules in Babb v. Wilkie:
https://www.npr.org/2020/04/06/828052688/supreme-court-hands-federal-worker-partial-win-in-age-discrimination-case
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Supreme Court Hands Federal Worker Major Win In Age Discrimination Case
While we're at home here are some ideas of what to watch, read, listen to, cook, and more. Stay safe!
https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/at-home?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
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At Home
https://www.postandcourier.com/health/covid19/from-wills-to-home-sales-sc-lawyers-are-asking-for/article_fbdbb67a-6d11-11ea-9a37-e31434f3d0e8.html
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From wills to home sales, SC lawyers are asking for emergency remote notary measures
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/with-steady-wave-of-covid-19-infections-sc-courts-again-halt-in-person-jury-trials/article_19c97462-35ba-11eb-be08-77f79b6b497f.html
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With steady wave of COVID-19 infections, SC courts again halt in-person jury trials
This morning our Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. New York (20-366) regarding the US Census. The article below provides an interesting historical perspective:
https://www.npr.org/2020/11/30/939655182/can-trump-change-a-key-census-count-supreme-court-hears-his-claim
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Can Trump Change A Key Census Count? Supreme Court Hears His Claim
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https://www.defense.gov/Engage/Quiz/Article/1988530/test-your-veterans-day-knowledge/
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