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Justice Gorsuch Criticizes Excessive State Licensing Requirements: Calls for Reform

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Washington, D.C. – As state legislatures across the United States convene, a critical point of debate surrounds the proliferation of occupational licensing laws, which some argue have become overly burdensome. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch recently highlighted the issue, underscoring the balance between protecting public safety and avoiding economic barriers. Occupational licenses, intended to safeguard consumer health and safety, now extend far beyond the medical and legal fields. In many states, professions including hairdressers, floral arrangers, and interior designers require a license. According to a White House report released during the Obama administration, the percentage … Read more

Justice Neil Gorsuch Critiques the Overabundance of Laws in the U.S., Says Citizens Are Being ‘Thwacked’

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Washington, D.C. — In a candid critique of the U.S. legal system, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch recently highlighted a concerning issue: Americans are increasingly burdened by an overabundance of laws and regulations, which he described as affecting citizens adversely. Gorsuch’s observations emerged during a discussion focused on the complexities and challenges of the legislative landscape in the United States. Justice Gorsuch pointed out that the sheer volume of laws in the books might be doing more harm than good, confounding the very citizens they’re supposed to guide and protect. He raised concerns that this … Read more