• ENTIRELY UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the state is testing the “Excelsior Pass,” a coronavirus passport which will be required for entry into stadiums, theaters, and businesses in New York state.

“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a pilot program to test the Excelsior Pass during events at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center,” the statement reads. “[The] Excelsior Pass will use proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test through a confidential data transfer to help fast-track the reopening of theaters, stadiums and other businesses in accordance with New York State guidelines.”