URGENT: Gov. Wolf files brief in defense of business closure order

Governor Wolf just filed his brief in defense of his “Order” to close non-essential businesses in Pennsylvania.

The primary argument offered by the Governor from the brief:

“The Commonwealth has wide latitude to address public health emergencies pursuant to its inherent police powers.”

The entire brief is available Governor Wolf’s Brief.

In addition, a 2 p.m. deadline has been sent for responses on additional matters brought before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court by the Petitioners and filed yesterday by Scaringi Law.

New Matters available Supplemental Application for Relief_Gregory et al (1) and Supplemental Application for Relief_Blueberry (1).