emergency order

New Restraints on Emergency Powers Aren’t Perfect, But They Are Better

The law, as it now stands, is a marked improvement on what existed before. However, it remains to be seen how well the new restrictions will keep future executive branch employees in check in order to protect essential personal freedoms despite whatever future emergency occurs.

Connor Boyack
| 9th Jun 2021

Op-Eds

Even in a pandemic, Utah’s executive branch needs a check

The Legislature needs to reassert its authority during this session to ensure that current and future pandemics and emergencies do not trigger excessive executive power.

Connor Boyack
| 28th Jan 2021

2021 Bills

HB 169: Legislative Control Over Executive Emergency Powers

This bill exerts greater control over emergency declarations by the executive branch in state and local government.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 15th Jan 2021

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