by judy.pino@ncla.legal | Mar 18, 2021 | Blog, Covid-19 Articles
We just observed the first anniversary of “15 days to flatten the curve.” Since then, we’ve learned at least two important lessons. First, there’s no quick fix to flattening an infection curve. Second, the virus may be more resilient than our civil liberties....
by judy.pino@ncla.legal | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, Covid-19 Articles
The Centers for Disease Control issued an order last week imposing a moratorium on most evictions in states that have not already enacted more-restrictive eviction bans. The order effectively creates a nationwide eviction moratorium through the end of the year....
by judy.pino@ncla.legal | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog, Covid-19 Articles
Anyone with a lick of sense knew that smothering our economy would severely curtail the ability of local governments to generate sales tax revenue. Whether the doors of restaurants and other businesses are shut tight and sealed, such as in New York City and Los...
by judy.pino@ncla.legal | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, Covid-19 Articles
It’s axiomatic that in time of crisis, government tends to grow. We applaud people who respond to a crisis by helping those affected and taking actions to prevent further harm. But for some, the inclination to “do something” in response to a crisis takes the shape of...
by judy.pino@ncla.legal | May 18, 2020 | Blog, Covid-19 Articles, Peggy Little
“When the tyrant first appears, he is a protector.” Plato, The Republic On March 24, 2020, Wisconsin’s Interim Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm issued a stunningly broad order taking control of the lives and activities of every single individual and...
by judy.pino@ncla.legal | May 14, 2020 | Blog, Covid-19 Articles
Just because powerful surveillance technology exists doesn’t necessarily mean we should use it. This holds true even when faced with unprecedented challenges from a pandemic. Unfortunately, the Daytona Beach Florida Police Department didn’t get the memo....
