Session I: Covid and Separation of Powers

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On January 30, 2021, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The first panel of the conference discussed "Covid and Separation of Powers."
The last year has seen the virtually unprecedented use of government powers at the state and local level in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. On what legal authority have these government actors premised their actions, and what can we expect from the federal government should conditions become more volatile and perhaps invite a federal response? What is the proper role for a government of limited powers when facing a once-in-a-century emergency?
Featuring:
Joseph Jacquot, Shareholder, Gunster, and former General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Hon. Simone Marstiller, Secretary, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Chad Mizelle, Former Acting General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security
Hon. Paul Renner, Member, Florida House of Representatives
Moderator: James Uthmeier, Acting General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.