Total run time:
1h 23m
How did the Founders envision federalism? Why is it a crucial part of our Constitutional government? Is it still functioning today in the way it was intended? This unit covers basic questions about the need and demand for federalism, as well as more in-depth discussions of both historical and modern clashes between states and the federal government.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a legal first in many ways for the federal government. One of those firsts is using the Stafford Act during a pandemic. The Stafford Act is the primary statutory framework through which the federal government provides a
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a legal first in many ways for the federal government. One of those firsts is using the Stafford Act during a pandemic. The Stafford Act is the primary statutory framework through which the federal government provides aid to states and localities when natural disasters overwhelm local capacity to respond. However, a big question is how does the Stafford Act apply during a pandemic? Do pandemics count as a natural disaster? Can the president declare a “national emergency” without prior request from the affected states? Professor Lisa Grow Sun explores the unique and historic ways the Stafford Act has been used during the COVID-19 pandemic in this No. 86 video.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
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Differing views:
Disaggregating Disasters [BYU Law Library]
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Letter from President Donald J. Trump on Emergency Determination Under the Stafford Act [The White House]
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Stafford Act [FEMA]
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The Stafford Act, Invoked By President Trump, Has Rarely Been Used For Public Health Emergencies [FORBES]
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The Impact of Recent Stafford Act and Defense Production Act Declarations on COVID-19 Procurements [The National Law Review]
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Total run time:
1h 23m
Course:
Total videos:
25
Difficulty:
First Year
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