A New York Democrat's bill that would allow the governor or his surrogates to detain individuals who pose a threat to public health "by a single order ... in a medical facility or other appropriate facility" sparked fierce backlash online. New York State Assemblyman N. Nick Perry is sponsoring Bill A416, which will be taken up by the Assembly's Health Committee on Wednesday. NY bill allows for the *removal and detention* of anyone who 'may be a danger to public health.' "This is a bill up for consideration in New York State in regards to COVID-19. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Read the bill that will allow New York to detain problematic state residents during a 'health emergency,'" Fox News host Laura Ingraham wrote on Twitter.

Source: Fox News January 03, 2021 19:07 UTC