stevenpiziks | Michigan Law and the Pandemic

It always amazes me how many people think that something isn't legal unless it's specifically mentioned in the state or federal Constitution. It's simply not true. The laws have to meet Constitutional standards, but they don't have to be mentioned there. Lately, it's all these people claiming that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has no legal power to create or enforce behavior restrictions (such as mask-wearing or closing restaurants) during the pandemic. Look, folks--the three branches of our government passed laws that give DHHS the power to create and enforce restrictions. Just like the legislature passed laws that give the police the power to arrest your ass if you violate them.

By the above logic, the police, who aren't mentioned in the Constitution, have no legal power to write you a speeding ticket or arrest you for drunk driving, and judge has no power to throw you in jail. I'd love to see someone argue that in court!