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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas' Ban on Mask Mandates in Public Schools
Maddy Welsh
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Posted: Jul 27, 2022 1:00 PM
The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ended an injunction from a lower court allowing mask mandates in Texas schools. This came after families challenged an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) prohibiting mask mandates in schools.
Last year, Abbott issued an executive order prohibiting government entities from mandating masks — including counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities and government officials. For public schools, he said, "no student, teacher, parent, or other staff member or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus."
Despite Abbott's executive order, many counties, cities and school districts continued enforcing mask mandates. As a result, multiple cases were filed against Abbott. Some were granted preliminary injunctions which allowed them to lawfully continue enforcing mask mandates.
The case that ruled in favor of Abbott's ban on mask mandates was filed by the families of seven children who have disabilities that make them more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. The plaintiffs argued a lack of mask mandates would make their children more susceptible to contracting the virus and the ban on mask mandates violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
More here: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/maddywelsh/2022/07/27/texas-court-uphold-ban-on-mask-mandates-n2610840
They just struck a blow for freedom in Texas and the rest of the 5th Circuit.
