Some schools and businesses are reacting to the coronavirus by canceling on-campus classes or other events that involve putting people in close proximity to one another. Meanwhile, Newark, New Jersey officials made an announcement that sparked criticism on constitutional grounds:
That's blatantly unconstitutional
— TFC3Tweets (@TFC3Tweets) March 10, 2020
Here’s the “public safety announcement” made by Newark officials:
Public Safety Director Ambrose warns against false reporting of coronavirus in Newark via social media https://t.co/U1fS0RALHu via @Nextdoor pic.twitter.com/m75Y2CuB8L
— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) March 10, 2020
The city of Newark, NJ, cracking down on coronavirus disinformation:
“Any false reporting of the coronavirus in our city will result in criminal prosecution,” Director Ambrose said. pic.twitter.com/iCMAN1aRBL
— Nick Corasaniti (@NYTnickc) March 10, 2020
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For many, a “slippery slope” has been spotted — and then some:
Never let a crisis go to waste.
— MaryAnne (@MAHR0261) March 10, 2020
Under what authority? https://t.co/7QV61F5ZJH
— David Harsanyi (@davidharsanyi) March 11, 2020
This just in, Newark feels it can violate the 1st Amendment
— Tom Allmendinger (@SeijinDinger) March 11, 2020
BuT TRuMp IS an AutHoRItarian https://t.co/ZhLcjXmXY9
— RBe (@RBPundit) March 11, 2020
Ah the Gestapo is out in force now! And these are the same people that call Trump “authoritarian”.. what is this China? https://t.co/uqwtPvsNTx
— Storm Paglia ?? (@storm_paglia) March 11, 2020
Freedom of speech violation? Or is false reporting equivalent to crying fire in a crowded theater? https://t.co/fDqsSyFwG6
— Starr McKittrick (@starrestelle) March 11, 2020
And. . . things are officially out of hand. That didn't take long. https://t.co/BE2rq1bXku
— Michele Blood (@BloodBrief) March 11, 2020
Suppression of the 1st amendment? Good luck with that.
— Tim gardner (@gardy90) March 11, 2020
Stay tuned.
