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Depending on how long this goes, expect to see lawsuits filed. Imagine trying to renew your license but the DMV's system is down - for weeks. Now your license is expired and you can't drive.
To me this is rather clear. This is a law people have to comply with. That people cannot sign up should void that law at least temporarily.
You have a funny way of deluding yourself.
The government will perform whatever mental gymnastics are necessary to defend their position. Want proof, start with the shutdown. Money cannot be spent except with appropriation by Congress. So why are "essential" employees still working? Sure, they aren't be paid now, but they are going to be paid once a bill is passed. Therefore money was spent without prior approval.
And by essential, I don't mean Congress, the President and others with Constitutional offices. I'm talking about all those cops who chased down the woman yesterday, air traffic controllers, etc.