The Legal and Social Ramifications of Pandemics on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Claire L Parins

The Legal and Social Ramifications of Pandemics on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Claire L Parins ISBN 9781639053698

This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for attorneys, legislators, policymakers, and others seeking to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable populations in the United States. Drawing on the expertise of 30 attorney contributors, it provides a framework for promoting and protecting civil rights and civil liberties during crises. Addressing the disproportionate effects of the pandemic on underserved and historically disadvantaged communities is essential to advancing health equity and social justice.

The book examines how COVID-19 intensified disparities rooted in historical structural inequalities, offering a detailed picture of how different populations were affected during the emergency. It provides practical guidance for attorneys, elected officials, businesses, and citizens to collaborate in addressing inequities both in the aftermath of COVID-19 and in preparation for future pandemics.

Leading experts explore the challenges the pandemic posed to fundamental rights—including housing, health care, voting, and religious freedom—and highlight strategies for mitigation. Key topics include:

• Heightened threats to immigrants, people with disabilities, and historically disadvantaged students

• Chronic underfunding of the Native American health system

• The pandemic’s impact on Asian American communities

• The role of climate change in public health emergencies

• How lawyers and governments can reduce a pandemic’s worst effects

• Expanding access to justice in the courts

• Minimizing harms to incarcerated populations

• Using the tax system to deliver economic relief during shutdowns

• Future public health mandates and reforms needed to better protect all communities

This valuable guide raises awareness of these critical issues while offering actionable strategies to support equity, justice, and resilience during public health crises.

The Legal and Social Ramifications of Pandemics on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Claire L Parins ISBN 9781639053698, 978-1639053698 & 978-16390-53698

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Claire L Parins