When Can The Government Quarantine You?

Last week, the CDC isolated Andrew Speaker, infected with tuberculosis. By the time officials issued the order, however, the man had already traveled to France, Greece, and Italy for his wedding and honeymoon, exposing a number of airline passengers to the disease along the way. When can the government quarantine its citizens?



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NYPD Will Arrest You For Asking Questions

Robert Carnevale was arrested while videotaping an NYPD bicycle raid after he asked one of the officers for his badge number. Carole Vale, a nurse observing the scene, was also arrested when she asked why Mr. Carnevale was being detained. Mr. Carnevale was held for 22 hours and Ms. Vale was held for 13 hours.



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