Constitutional rights have been violated. In seeing the overstep of government on small businesses here in Chattanooga during the lockdowns, I am disheartened that some of them may not recover while big businesses were given permission to thrive. By Rachael Torrence The trampling of the constitutional right for commerce happened when businesses were deemed essential or non-essential. Personally, 2020’s lockdowns have caused panic attacks and depression. My 5-year-old son, David, has displayed effects of social isolation, especially during the time between March and May, when his school was closed. He has been able to thrive now that he is back … Continue reading Social isolation harms boy, mom tells court in Fleenor grievance