Jacobson v. Massachusetts could be used in the argument when trying to justify the government’s abilities to curb one’s liberties in the interest of public health as it expands on the state’s capacity to regulate behavior and enforce order within their territory for the betterment of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of residents.
This is otherwise known in constitutional law as a state’s police power.In 1902, the city asked the board of health in Cambridge, Massachusetts for advice to mitigate the smallpox outbreak.
The board adopted a regulation that those who had not been vaccinated should be, the board asking the city to make vaccinations a requirement.Read the regulation below:“Whereas, smallpox has been prevalent to some.