New York sheriff stands up to Gov. Cuomo’s lockdown

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With New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo initiating lockdown restrictions leading up to the US Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 26, 2020, one New York sheriff has already announced he won’t be enforcing those restrictions:

New York follows the science.

We know indoor gatherings and parties are a major source of COVID spread.

To slow the spread, NYS will limit indoor gatherings at private residences to 10 people.

This limit takes effect Friday at 10pm.

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 11, 2020

The Blaze explains:

Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino responded by announcing that his deputies would not be enforcing Cuomo’s new restrictions.

Giardino, who holds a law degree, explained that he does not believe Cuomo’s latest executive order is constitutional.

“With regard to the Thanksgiving Executive Order, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will NOT be enforcing it against our County residents,” Giardino 

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