Attorney Bobbie Anne Cox’s statement on the win:
“This is a tremendous win for, not just New Yorkers, but for Americans across the country! Our rights and due process protections, as enshrined in our Constitution, have been properly upheld by this Court. The effect this decision will have on a nation-wide basis cannot be overstated.
This ruling will send a message to all agencies, here in New York and in other states as well, that the Executive Branch and its agencies cannot violate separation of powers by making regulations that conflict with our laws and our Constitution. This is a great victory for the rule of law, for the Constitution, and for We the People. New Yorkers can now rest easy that they will not be subjected to illegal forced isolation and quarantine by unelected bureaucrats in the Executive Branch of government.
The Executive Branch has rightfully been put back into their lane. They cannot make or alter laws… only the Legislative Branch can do that. I am proud to be representing the brave NYS Legislators who are stading up, together with Uniting NYS, to fight against this horrific display of tyranny.
Thank you to Senator George Borrello, Assemblyman Chris Tague, and Assemblyman Mike Lawler for being Petitioners on this lawsuit. Thank you to Assemblyman Andy Goodell, Assemblyman Joe Giglio, and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay for their fantastic Amicus Brief in support of our case. Many thanks to Attorney Tom Marcelle, who I am happy to announce is now running for NYS Supreme Court Judge. And of course, I thank all of the terrific volunteers at Uniting NYS who have donated their time, their energy, and/or funds to our cause.
The Governor, her Department of Health, and the Attorney General should honor this ruling. They should not continue to waste valuable tax payer dollars fighting an appeal to try to overturn this just decision. I hope that everyone who reads this will take a few minutes to write an email or a letter to the Governor and AG, and tell them not to file an appeal,
and to let this decision stand!”