NY Supreme Court judge strikes down Gov. Hochul's mask mandate as unconstitutional The New York Supreme Court struck down a statewide mask mandate by Democratic Gov. Hochul on the basis that such an order would need to be debated and approved by the state legislature.
Nassau County Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker said in the ruling that the mask mandate was unconstitutional because neither Hochul nor state health officials were empowered to issue such a command.
"There can be no question that every person in this State wishes, wants and prays that this era of COVID ends soon and they will surely do their part to see that is accomplished," wrote Rademaker in the ruling.
"However, enacting any laws to this end is entrusted solely to the State Legislature," he continued. "While the intentions of Commissioner Bassett and Governor Hochul appear to be well aimed squarely at doing what they believe is right to protect the citizens of New York State, they must take their case to the State Legislature.".........
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