State governors are trying to outdo themselves in enforcing strict orders disguised as measures to control the spread of the coronavirus. The latest one to issue an order that possibly violates Americans’ rights is Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. On Monday, Hogan announced the deployment of “high visibility compliance units.”

The units are to make sure that everyone is adhering to the very strict lockdown restrictions of the state. He also encouraged residents to spy and snitch on their neighbors. “Today we are announcing that in addition to our traditional statewide efforts—ramping up drunk driving patrols and enforcement ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday—we are also launching a wide-scale all-hands-on-deck compliance education and enforcement operation,” Hogan said.

The governor added that “The Maryland State Police is expanding its COVID-19 compliance and coordination center and deploying high visibility compliance units across the state.”

The “visibility compliance units” will be patrolling the areas where people usually gather and spy on anyone who is violating restrictions. “State troopers will support local authorities with compliance checks with a focus on educating the public about existing orders, protocols, and priorities to prevent super spreading events and to insist and enforce compliance when necessary,” Hogan explained.

The governor also told the public that they would be operating a 24/7 hotline that will help in answering people’s questions regarding the lockdown. Hogan encouraged them to use the hotline and snitch on their neighbors. He has already tightened restrictions on how bars and restaurants can operate, which is killing their businesses.

Hogan is not the only governor asking people to report others if they are violating restrictions. Oregon governor Kate Brown told residents to call the cops if they see a violation. “Look, this is no different than what happens if there’s a party down the street, and it’s keeping everyone awake. What do neighbors do? They call law enforcement because it’s too noisy,” Brown said.

Other governors are also planning on very strict lockdown rules that would ruin the economies of their states.