California judge denies group's request for temporary restraining order against mask mandate
3 years, 2 months ago

California judge denies group's request for temporary restraining order against mask mandate

Daily Mail  

A California judge has rejected a campaign group's request for a temporary restraining order against the state's mask mandate for schoolchildren enforced by Governor Gavin Newsom. San Diego Judge Cynthia Freeland denied the request from campaign group Let Them Breathe who wanted to file a temporary restraining order against the state's mask mandate for schools Newsom praised the court's decision as he believes the mandate will keep students safe and schools open 'Here we are, Sept. 30th, school has started, kids have been in school with masks and the protocols have been in place,' Freeland said on Thursday. Let Them Breathe and fellow organization Reopen California Schools released a statement and said that in the state's opposition filing that quarantine and testing protocols are not required Sharon McKeeman, the founder of Let Them Breathe, spoke to KPBS after the court's decision was made. Let It Breathe founder Sharon McKeeman announced that the group was given a hearing date for November 8 Reopen California Schools also gave a statement of their own to support the decision for the choice to wear masks rather than enforcing a mandate.

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Judge strikes down paused LAUSD student vaccine mandate
2 years, 5 months ago

Judge strikes down paused LAUSD student vaccine mandate

LA Times  

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Tuesday struck down L.A. Unified’s student COVID-19 vaccine mandate, ruling that the school district exceeded its authority and that the power to require children to be vaccinated to attend school lies with the state. The ruling, however, has no immediate effect within the L.A. Unified School District, because the district in May …

California delays decision on lifting school mask mandate
2 years, 10 months ago

California delays decision on lifting school mask mandate

Associated Press  

Gavin Newsom delayed a closely watched decision on lifting California’s school mask mandate Monday, even as other Democratic governors around the country have dropped them in recent weeks. But the teachers’ stance was made clear minutes after Ghaly finished speaking, when the powerful California Teachers Association issued a statement praising the “cautious approach to masking.” “We know that masking, strong …

Judge rules against VA governor's opt-out school mask order
2 years, 10 months ago

Judge rules against VA governor's opt-out school mask order

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Arlington Circuit Court Judge Louise DiMatteo ruled in favor …

Who can opt out of school COVID vaccine mandate? California lawmakers eye crackdown
3 years, 2 months ago

Who can opt out of school COVID vaccine mandate? California lawmakers eye crackdown

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom said last week that California would require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a critical caveat was tucked within the nation-leading announcement: Parents can opt their children out of inoculation based on personal beliefs. “And it’s why they should be removed for COVID-19.” Newsom announced Friday that the state would require students at all public and private schools …

Judge: Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates
3 years, 3 months ago

Judge: Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that the state cannot enforce a ban on public schools mandating the use of masks to guard against the coronavirus, while an appeals court sorts out whether the ban is ultimately legal. Ron DeSantis and state education officials exceeded their authority by imposing the blanket ban through executive order and tagging …

California first US state to order teachers get COVID jabs, tests
3 years, 4 months ago

California first US state to order teachers get COVID jabs, tests

Al Jazeera  

Move is ‘right thing to do’ to protect children as schools begin new academic year, Governor Gavin Newsom says. California has become the first US state to require teachers and other school staff to be vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19, a move Governor Gavin Newsom called “a responsible step” to ensure the safety of children. New York City last …

Dallas County judge asks for temporary restraining order against governor’s mask mandate ban
3 years, 4 months ago

Dallas County judge asks for temporary restraining order against governor’s mask mandate ban

CNN  

CNN — Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asked a Texas court Monday for a temporary restraining order seeking to hold portions of Gov. Greg Abbott’s July executive order involving mask mandates “unenforceable,” according to a statement from the judge’s office. The governor also didn’t comment to CNN about the Dallas Independent School District’s decision to temporarily require staff, students and …

Two Texas judges issue temporary restraining orders against governor’s mask mandate order
3 years, 4 months ago

Two Texas judges issue temporary restraining orders against governor’s mask mandate order

CNN  

CNN — Two Texas judges have issued restraining orders which will temporarily block the enforcement of Gov. Judge Tonya Parker on Tuesday determined that the citizens of Dallas County “have and will continue to be damaged and injured” by Abbott’s order amid the Covid-19 surge and ruled that Jenkins should be allowed to implement mitigation strategies such as mask mandates …

Arkansas judge temporarily blocks state law banning mask mandates in schools
3 years, 4 months ago

Arkansas judge temporarily blocks state law banning mask mandates in schools

CNN  

CNN — An Arkansas judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of the state’s law banning mask mandates in schools on Friday in response to lawsuits filed by a school district and parents who want schools to be able to require masks if they choose to. “While the Arkansas General Assembly did not amend Act 1002, my objective has been achieved by …

Newsom says reopening of California schools to be based on safety, not pressure from Trump
4 years, 5 months ago

Newsom says reopening of California schools to be based on safety, not pressure from Trump

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom says decisions on reopening California’s public schools will be made by local education and health officials. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that a decision on reopening California schools this fall will be made by local education and health officials weighing the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasized that he won’t be swayed by statements from President Trump urging …

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