6 chapters across the catalog
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James seek to implement Rule 2.13, which would allow the Department of Health to forcibly isolate individuals. State Senator George Borrello and attorney Bobby Ann Cox argue the rule violates the separation of powers and could apply to non-communicable conditions like food poisoning. Protesters gathered at an appeals court to oppose the potential for indefinite detention without prior legal counsel.
New York Quarantine Camps, Rule 2.13, Kathy Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are appealing a court ruling that blocked "Rule 2.13," which would allow the Department of Health to forcibly isolate individuals suspected of carrying communicable diseases. Critics argue the rule violates the separation of powers and lacks due process, as individuals could be detained without prior notice or legal counsel. The rule would apply to a wide range of conditions, including toxic shock syndrome.
Washington State Quarantine Rumors, Snowplow Mandate Issues
Washington State officials deny rumors of "quarantine camps" despite existing regulations allowing for emergency detention. In Kittitas County, the Department of Transportation reportedly refused local help to clear snow-blocked highways because the county workers lacked a vaccine mandate.
Australia Quarantine Camps, Northern Territory Mandates, ADF Deployment
The Chief Minister of Australia’s Northern Territory has implemented hard lockdowns and deployed the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to transfer positive cases and close contacts to quarantine camps. The mandates target teachers and remote Aboriginal communities. The rhetoric classifies anyone opposing mandates as "anti-vax," regardless of their personal vaccination status.
Canadian Quarantine Hotels and Internment Concerns
Ontario MPP Randy Hillier previously questioned the Canadian government regarding the establishment of "quarantine isolation camps." Currently, travelers returning to Canada are required to stay in designated COVID hotels if they test positive, leading to concerns about mandatory detention. While some citizens have refused to comply by paying fines, there are reports that these penalties are rarely collected.
The hosts discuss the 2017 Michael Douglas film *Unlocked*, noting its "prescient" dialogue regarding global viruses and the implementation of medical martial law. The film mentions forced isolation, quarantine camps, and real-time access to private medical records as necessary responses to a bio-threat.
