Continued expansion of emergency powers and executive tyranny.

The Uniform Law Commission (ULW) based out of Chicago is drafting model legislation that would greatly expand the powers of a governor during a public health emergency. And interesting for Tennesseans, it is important to note that Alberto Gonzales, former AG under George W Bush and now Dean of Law at Belmont University in Nashville is on this commission.

We express deep concerns about the continued push to expand the powers of the executive branch despite the Constitution granting no such authority.
Here are just some of the proposed powers of a governor in this legislation...

- acquisition, stockpiling, commandeering, management, distribution, or use of drugs, devices, equipment, or tests
- testing, isolation, quarantine, movement, gathering, evacuation, or relocation of individuals
- surveillance, monitoring, or assessment of the public-health emergency or any of its effects
- suspension of a provision of any statute, order, rule, or regulation if strict compliance would hinder efforts to respond to the public-health emergency or pose hardship or undue risk for compliance
- access to and security of electronic communication in support of activities, including commerce, employment, education, notifications, and warnings

Stay vigilant. The tyrants will not stop.