In podcast and in Politico magazine, Professor Joh details government powers during a health crisis

In an essay for Politico magazine and on the latest episode of her long-running podcast “What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law,” Professor Elizabeth Joh explores governmental powers during a public health emergency.

Episode 39 of “Con Law,” titled “Quarantine Powers,” examines the roles of federal and state governments in ordering quarantines during public health crises like the one caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), and how the office of the president can be used to slow down a pandemic. Listen to the episode

The Politico op-ed, headlined “Yes, states and local governments can close private businesses and restrict your movement,” looks at the broad authority of states – and by extension their cities and counties – to use ‘police power’ to govern the health and safety of citizens. Read the story

Professor Joh's scholarship focuses on criminal procedure and policing, with a special emphasis on DNA evidence, undercover policing, and new surveillance technologies. She is the recipient of King Hall’s 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award.