Federal and State Quarantine and Isolation Authority
Description:
This report provides an overview of federal and state public health laws as they relate to the quarantine and isolation of individuals, a discussion of constitutional issues that may be raised should individual liberties be restricted in a quarantine situation, and federalism questions that may arise where federal and state authorities overlap. In addition, the possible role of the armed forces in enforcing public health measures is discussed, specifically whether the Posse Comitatus Act would …
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Date:
January 23, 2007
Creator:
Swendiman, Kathleen S. & Elsea, Jennifer K.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department