Sheriffs refuse to enforce governor's stringent stay-home orders
Sheriffs Mike Borkovich, Ted Schendel, Ken Falk and Kim Cole promised to continue abiding by social distancing guidelines but contend Whitmer "has created a vague framework of emergency laws that only confuse Michigan citizens."
"While we understand her desire to protect the public, we question some restrictions that she has imposed as overstepping her executive authority," said the sheriff of Michigan's 101st state House district, comprise of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason Counties.
On Wednesday, while maintaining social distancing, thousands of Michigan residents gathered at their state capitol to protest Whitmer's stringent orders, including barring people from traveling from house and house, even to vacation homes; shutting down certain sections of big-box stores; and banning some types of boats but not others....
