A federal judge in Florida has just struck down the CDC mandate for masking on public transportation, including planes. While an appeal is likely, this is a serious shot across the bow for future CDC endeavors as the main complaint here is overreach. As in the case with the CDC's implementation of a moratorium on evictions, the court found that this government entity does not have the power it purports to.
This is a summary judgment vacating the mandate, not a temporary injunction. I think that means the order's done unless a higher court reverses on appeal.
The CDC does not give a shit about the law or the courts. I'd bet good money that Wallensky, or some other totalitarian sycophant, will be on CNN in mere moments stating that "the mandate must continue, for the safety of airline travel." ...or some similar B.S. Biden will back them up, if he can find the podium without help.
I'm not excited. This order applies to CDC, not TSA. TSA is enforcing and maintaining the mandate "under CDC guidance". I don't see anything about TSA in the order.
This is a summary judgment vacating the mandate, not a temporary injunction. I think that means the order's done unless a higher court reverses on appeal.
The CDC does not give a shit about the law or the courts. I'd bet good money that Wallensky, or some other totalitarian sycophant, will be on CNN in mere moments stating that "the mandate must continue, for the safety of airline travel." ...or some similar B.S. Biden will back them up, if he can find the podium without help.
LOL...LOL...LOL
why the hell did it take so long?????
The CDC simply needs to be abolished. Now, how many GOP pols do you suppose would support such a thing?
I'm not excited. This order applies to CDC, not TSA. TSA is enforcing and maintaining the mandate "under CDC guidance". I don't see anything about TSA in the order.
Artfully written common sense opinion.
WOOHOO! When does the rollback go into effect?
Yes!
Hurray!
You forgot to put "science minded" in scare quotes.
I dunno - I've run into a lot of sarcasm-impaired people on the internet.