Posted on 04/17/2020 6:45:39 PM PDT by marshmallow
Washington D.C., Apr 16, 2020 / 01:00 pm (CNA).- The governor of New Jersey said on Wednesday that he had not considered the Bill of Rights when issuing an order banning religious gatherings as part of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appearing on Fox News on April 15, Gov. Phil Murphy (D), a Catholic, was questioned by host Tucker Carlson about his executive order in the light of constitutional protections for religious worship and the freedom to congregate.
In Lakewood, New Jersey, 15 people attending a funeral for a recently-deceased rabbi were arrested at a synagogue on April 1 and charged with violating the order. Other religious events, including weddings, have been dispersed by police due to the order.
When asked how these policies were in line with the Constitution, Murphy replied “that’s above my pay grade,” and added that he had not considered the constitution when he made the order.
“I wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights when we did this,” he said. “First of all, we went to the scientists who said people have to stay away from each other.” Murphy also pointed out that houses of worship already had to comply with various regulations, such as fire codes.
Following Murphy’s executive order, the public celebration of Mass was suspended in all five of the state’s Catholic dioceses.
Mark Rienzi, a law professor and president of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, told CNA that, despite the governor’s comments, considering constitutional rights was well within the scope of Murphy’s role as governor.
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Who are these “scientists” this imbecile is speaking of and who elected them?
Hey, Murphy! It’s the Bill of Rights, not the Bill of Privileges.
Murphy, and every other public employee who participated in these arrests should be sued under Title 42, Section 1983 for deprivation of civil rights under color of law. They will be afforded NO protection by their job - they will be personally liable. Make examples of them!
2nd Amendment victims of the various governors’ tyrannical measures also need to sue them on the same grounds.
Murphy the carpet bagging POS from Massachusetts speaks for Joisy.
Burn them at the stake, on pay per view. You wouldn't have to do it too often before even Democrats get the message...
And this horrible governor is the reason the Bill of Rights was demanded by so many founding fathers and is the reason I will never give up my 2nd amendment rights no matter what law is passed.
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”. - Thomas Jefferson
JoMa
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