But the federal government does not have that power. The Constitution’s grant of limited, enumerated powers to the national government does not include the right to regulate either public health or all business in the land. Congress enjoys the authority to “regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States.” This gives Washington, D.C. an important, yet supporting, role in confronting the pandemic. It can bar those who might be infected from entering the United States or traveling across interstate borders, reduce air and road traffic, and even isolate whole states.
But our federal system reserves the leading role over public health to state governors. States possess the “police power” to regulate virtually all activity within their borders.
And, the Constitution also explicitly forbade Congress from regulating, or otherwise infringing on other rights, correct? Like, keeping and bearing arms, right?
You will agree that all federal gun laws are explicitly unconstitutional then, right?
Be consistent, ************.
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