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Federal judge blocks Gov. Bill Lee's mask opt-out executive order with preliminary injunction
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/education/federal-judge-blocks-gov-bill-lees-mask-opt-out-executive-order-with-preliminary-injunction/522-55b2825f-a8e9-45f6-a8f5-b6e0bd9aa728MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Federal judge Sheryl Lipman ruled Friday morning, issuing a temporary injunction, that masks will still be required in schools until there's a final verdict in the case.
Two weeks ago, Judge Lipman issued a temporary restraining order allowing for masks to be requires in Shelby County schools, despite Governor Bill Lee’s executive order allowing parents to opt out.
That restraining order was set to expire Friday afternoon.
Three Shelby County families with disabled children filed a lawsuit challenging Lee's order. Lawyers for the families said the opt out option violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, and that medically vulnerable children have the right to access school just like healthy children.
Great news for kids in TN's largest school district (110k+!) & for the community!
A bit more at link.
We all know qpukes will find a sophist to judge shop...