Since the coronavirus outbreak began, many Democrat Governors have implemented stricter lockdowns than their Republican counterparts.
Some have suggested their actions have gone too far, infringing on Americans’ freedom of religion and assembly.
But Democrats were stunned when William Barr threatened to start hauling states before the Supreme Court for their inaction.
For the last two months, most Americans have been living under “stay at home” orders issued by their Governors.
These orders varied widely, but in their strictest forms, non-essential businesses and travel were severely restricted.
As a result of the government-mandated lockdowns, more Americans are now unemployed than at the heigh of the Great Depression.
Many economists have advised President Trump that continued “social distancing” policies will destroy the economy, making the cure worse than the disease.
As a result, the Trump administration released guidelines to begin re-opening the economy in May.
But a number of Democrat Governors are refusing to consider the advise from Trump’s team of experts in the Coronavirus Task Force.
They see the economic devastation as a way to ensure Joe Biden’s victory in the fall.
But in an interview with conservative talk show host Hugh Hewitt, Attorney General William Barr declared the administration would consider taking legal action – including all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court – to to ensure states re-opened once the coronavirus emergency was over.
“We have to give businesses more freedom to operate in a way that’s reasonably safe,” Barr told Hewitt. “To the extent that governors don’t and impinge on either civil rights or on the national commerce – our common market that we have here – then we’ll have to address that.”
“We’re looking carefully at a number of these rules that are being put into place,” the Attorney General continued, “And if we think one goes too far, we initially try to jawbone the governors into rolling them back or adjusting them. And if they’re not and people bring lawsuits, we file statement of interest and side with the plaintiffs.”
Barr warned these government-mandated lockdowns amounted to house arrest in some states, and keeping the economy shut down could cause for more deadly consequences than the coronavirus.
“These are unprecedented burdens on civil liberties. The idea that you must stay in your house is close to house arrest. You can’t just keep feeding the patient chemotherapy and kill the patient. Now is the time to move to a more targeted therapy,” Barr added.
In addition to the tens of millions of Americans out of work, major food companies like Tyson are warning about food shortages as the lockdowns threaten our nations’ critical – but fragile – supply chain.
Barr knows the danger civil unrest would pose is far greater than the coronavirus, which is why he’s sending a message to Democrat Governors that is loud and clear – keep these shut downs going any longer than necessary, and there will be consequences.
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It’s about time Barr does something!
It is time the Democrat Gov./Mayors are told they are not Kings or Queens!! They were put in office By The The PEOPLE!! I just pray when the time comes the people vote them to hell!!!
That’s the problem. The oeople did out them in and their in lies the problem
The current shutdown of the economy, confinement and prohibition of religious services is a form of martial law, and citizens need to recognize this as such.
What the hell does that mean? Considering half the Democrats in this country are criminals being investigzted by the DOJ along with ythe normal amount of criminal stuff they have to deal with I’d say Barr and his team of lawyers have been busier than drops of water on a hot skillet! Name me one other appointed member of the administration who has worked harder?
I was absolutely thrilled when President Trump brought Mr. Barr in as A.G.. He and his team are one group that will stand up to anyone no matter the party affiliation. For years the Dems have gotten away with what can only be described as criminal behavior. I believe with recent revelations we are about to see a D.O.J. version of Wyatt Earp and his posse going after the Cowboy’s in the near future. Just be patient because Mr. Barr and Mr. Durham will act only when they have there ducks in a row.
I am shocked that a Democrat mayor is going against our Democrat Governor and opening up his town today instead of waiting until the 15th of May! We need more people like this is New Mexico who have the cajones to stand up for We The People and the Constitution. He told his sheriffs not to let the State Police close any businesses down and will sue the state government if he is legally ordered to close back down. 👍
Why should States that are governed by Republicans pay for the incompetence and greed of the Democrats y bailing out their crimes with our money. They voted themselves ig salaries which leads to 6 figure monthly payments when they retire. California has a 3 billion dollar in the hole for those who have already retired. Why should Texas money go to pay for California,s lack of Law Aiding criminals of the Democrat party?
Vote these jerkoffs out there terrible starting with cuomo and his idiot brother for asking for help with things they should have had before this virus hit. Their job was to have been ready for anything and they weren’t. Trump did him a favor getting supplies to the cities and then back to business as usual. You democrats sucked the country dry i hope you lose your money in a ponzi scam
LIKE HERE IN NM. WE HAVE THE LEAST AMT. OF DEATHS AND THE RANCHERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR CATTLE LET ALONE THE FARMERS. AND IF THEY ARE PULLING THESE DIRTY TRICKS. THEY NEED TO PAY THE PRICE. THE PEOPLE OF NM HAVE HAD ENOUGH. AND IT IS STUPID, WHAT THEY ARE WANTING US TO DO. THIS STATE NEEDS TO GET BACK UP AND RUNNING —NOW.!!!!!!!!
I agree. This whole shutdown is illegal and unconstitutional
The old saying; Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile, certainly needs to be remembered at this particular time.
We’ve faced down a great enemy, and spear to be on the verge of success.
It’s nearing the time to quit suckling off the government.
The longer we wait, the harder the task will be.
We almost have one enemy beat the biggest enemy of this country the Democrats need beat so far into the garbage dump they came from or hell but they might enjoy it to much
To play with people’s life in the name of politics as usual is criminal. The days of political parties must be numbered especially the ones that demand complete obedience to the will of a few bosses, the deep state. We cannot tolerate such criminality on the part of the Democrat Party, the party of “resistance”. Zombies have to be chased to oblivion
I really don’t know how they can sleep at night. They are not for the people who elected them to office. I sure as heck don’t agree with everything that President Trump has said or did, but, he is the only President that has followed through on his campaign promises, he’s the only President that the media and Democrats have fought tooth and nail to remove from office. Ever wonder why that is? It’s because he knows where the skeletons are buried and he’ll be bringing them all to light. He’s no angel, not by a long shot, but he’s the best shot this country has right now of getting out this economic mess the last three administrations have gotten us into. It will be a cold day in Hell when the citizens of this country gives up their hard fought freedoms and rights to an authoritarian government!
I think it is far past time to hold these Governors and mayors accountable to citizens of this great country. This includes my governor in Nevada who still has many things locked down yet our numbers show us in control of the Virus since at least April 4th.
It is well beyond time that the demoncraps get indicted, prosecuted and hanged for their multitude of treasons.
………..YES…….I LIKE your mind set……Thank you William Barr……..
Need to do ur job Barr.should have started handing out indictments a year ago.alot of this crap going on is because the corrupt Democrats have being getting away with the lawlessness in the DOJ..I’m no lawyer but I see crime these corupt demrats been getting away with ..