When a govt thinks it can just outlaw functional useful items on a whim then the people have no freedom at all. The American government has no such power.
“The American government has no such power.”
Try telling that to the American government and the people tasked with the job of enforcing these rules.
While you’re correct, unfortunately it appears only on paper. They have given themselves such authority, which they also don’t have the right to do...but they are. Also known as lawless...but that is where we are.