DOJ Warns Los Angeles Mayor That Stay-at-Home Extension Could Be Unlawful

DOJ Warns Los Angeles Mayor That Stay-at-Home Extension Could Be Unlawful
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer speaks at a news conference with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (L) in Los Angeles on March 12, 2020. Damian Dovarganes,File/AP Photo
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The Department of Justice warned the mayor of Los Angeles and the county’s top health officer that a potential extension to the CCP virus stay-at-home order may be unlawful.
A letter (pdf) sent to Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on Friday expressed concern about recent statements both had made that restrictions may be prolonged.