​Government Over Reach and the Purpose of Government

Every administration will test the boundaries of the Constitution, it's to be expected. Today I want to break down how this administration is "testing" the limits and even wholly disregarding them.

Government overreach isn't a new thing. With every administration, there has been some level of overreach or abuse of power. Our founding fathers understood the weakness and flaws of human beings, even those in a position of power, which is why the Constitution is such a remarkable document. It was created as a safeguard from tyranny. However, like any law or principle, it is only as strong as enforced and followed.

The CDC issued an eviction moratorium on September 4, 2020, during the Trump administration. The constitutionality of this was questioned, but the country permitted this because of the pandemic.

The order was initially due to expire on December 31, 2020, but was extended multiple times. First by the Trump administration and then the Biden administration.

After over a year of propert…