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4/20/22 - Mask Mandate Removal Could Be In Question

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 7:39 AM

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The Justice Department may appeal a federal judge's order striking down a mask mandate for air travel and public transit.

The Biden administration said it will likely appeal a federal judge's ruling that struck down the mask mandates on planes and other forms of public transportation earlier this week.

“The Department of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disagree with the district court’s decision and will appeal,” the DOJ said in a statement, “subject to CDC’s conclusion that the order remains necessary for public health.”

“If CDC concludes that a mandatory order remains necessary for the public’s health after that assessment, the Department of Justice will appeal the district court’s decision,” the DOJ said.

U.S. Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa, Florida, ruled Monday that the CDC overstepped its bounds when it mandated face coverings on planes, trains, buses and other forms of public transportation.  Shortly after the ruling was released many airlines said they would not enforce the mask mandate. 

The CDC, meanwhile, maintained its recommendation that people wear masks on public transit.

Many believe it should be left up to the individual as to whether a mask should be worn.  

 

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