Governor's emergency powers Archives - Page 2 of 2

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Takes Latest COVID Restrictions To Dictatorial Levels

July 6, 2020 5:40 am

Last week just ahead of weekend Independence Day celebrations, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issues an order declaring there would be no singing or chanting in churches in the state, no 4th of July parties or fireworks, and the state’s beaches...

What Autocrat, Dictator or Tyrant has Ever Willingly Given Up One-Man Rule?

May 25, 2020 2:10 amMay 25, 2020 6:54 am

The Legislature recessed and left town, leaving Californians with Gov. Newsom and his newly found powers. Under California’s state-of-emergency rules, on March 4, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom was the first governor to declare a...

Governor’s Executive Orders – How Far Can They Go?

April 28, 2020 6:30 amApril 28, 2020 6:36 am

During this pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued more than thirty Executive Orders (EO) to temporarily address different aspects of state law. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8558, the Governor can call a state of emergency when there is...