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County in Virginia Declares Itself First Amendment Sanctuary in Defiance of Covid-19 Orders

December 9, 2020 | Need To Know News | Source

Virginia: The Campbell County Board of Supervisors declared themselves a “First Amendment Sanctuary” by a unanimous vote on Tuesday night, declaring that they will not be enforcing Governor Northam’s COVID-19 orders. The First Amendment Sanctuary Resolution calls Governor Northam’s executive orders unconstitutional and instructs the sheriff and county employees to refrain from enforcing the orders.

A small town in Rhode Island, Burrillville, declared itself a “First Amendment Sanctuary Town” back in June, proclaiming that Governor Gina Raimondo’s executive orders for social distancing and limits on crowd size were unconstitutional, and would not be enforced.

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors in Virginia declared themselves a “First Amendment Sanctuary” by a unanimous vote on Tuesday night, declaring that they will not be enforcing Governor Northam’s COVID-19 orders.

The First Amendment Sanctuary Resolution calls Governor Northam’s executive orders unconstitutional and instructs the sheriff and county employees to refrain from enforcing the orders.

“We’re not gonna utilize county resources to enforce the governor’s orders,” said Supervisor Matt Cline. “We’re not gonna allow county resources to be used in the enforcement by state agencies. We’re not gonna aid the Virginia Department of Health in shutting our businesses down.”

The resolution specifically defies Executive Orders 63 and 67. Executive Order 63mandates the statewide wearing of masks in all public indoor spaces, and Executive Order 67 provides direction on how businesses are allowed to re-open.

“The Campbell County Board of Supervisors wishes to express its opposition to any order or law that would unconstitutionally restrict the rights of the citizens of Campbell County,” said Cline.”

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