Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of FSM decision to close down borders during pandemic
Details Written by Bill Jaynes
February 26, 2021
Pohnpei—Representing 13 clients, Attorney Marstella Jack today filed a complaint for declaratory judgment at the FSM Supreme Court asking the court to consider the issue of whether or not President David Panuelo’s action to close FSM borders is Constitutional.
The case names President Panuelo in his official capacity and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. Plaintiffs are Maria Ligohr, Lina Wilson, Merlance Amor, Darleen P. Alexander, Lorenzo David, Senolida Robi, Connie Julio, Memorina Yesiki, Herman Joel, Marcey Joel, Kimberly Lebehn, Dora Rasuo, and Victoria Braie, all of whom are citizens of the FSM who aggregately reside in each of the four FSM States.