BREAKING: Federal judge strikes down Biden's public transit mask mandate

[mountaineer]

Apr 18, 2022 2:04 PM EST
BREAKING: Federal judge strikes down Biden's public transit mask mandate
A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for public transportation.
Libby Emmons

A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for public transportation.

US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, in Florida, said that the authority of the Centres for Disease Control didn't extend to public transportation, and that the implementation of the mandate was a violation of administrative law, per AP.

Florida's press secretary Christina Pushaw touted the news as a "victory for freedom."

The challenge to the mandate was brought at the end of March by Florida's attorney general. They sought to have the mandate blocked immediately, saying that it was unlawful. ... Post Millennial

[mountaineer]

[mountaineer]

Federal judge voids mask mandate for airplanes, in other transportation settings
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By Michael Laris
Today at 1:55 p.m. EDT
Washington Post

A federal judge in Florida on Monday voided a national mask mandate for airplanes and in other transportation settings.

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle of the Middle District of Florida said the mandate exceeds the statutory authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Federal officials last week had extended the mask mandate for commercial flights and in other transportation settings, including on buses, ferries and subways, until at least May 3.   ...

[Kamaji]

Halleluiah!

Of course, I'm sure the appeals court with jurisdiction will quickly put it back in place.

[mountaineer]

The judge who just overturned the mask mandate on airplanes is Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. 35-years-old, former Clarence Thomas clerked, appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate right before the lame duck session ended in 2020.


This is why we need a conservative - or at least a Republican - in the White House. Judicial appointments.

[Kamaji]

The judge who just overturned the mask mandate on airplanes is Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. 35-years-old, former Clarence Thomas clerked, appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate right before the lame duck session ended in 2020.


This is why we need a conservative - or at least a Republican - in the White House. Judicial appointments.

We also need to have control of the Senate.

[mountaineer]

Katie Pavlich
@KatiePavlich
The meltdown by beltway “journalists” over Biden’s arbitrary, non-scientific and ridiculous mask mandate is quite something. They’re fine with removing the mask at fancy dinners of course, but the rest of America (which moved on from COVID a long time ago) must suffer on planes.
2:26 PM · Apr 18, 2022·

[Free Vulcan]

Katie Pavlich
@KatiePavlich
The meltdown by beltway “journalists” over Biden’s arbitrary, non-scientific and ridiculous mask mandate is quite something. They’re fine with removing the mask at fancy dinners of course, but the rest of America (which moved on from COVID a long time ago) must suffer on planes.
2:26 PM · Apr 18, 2022·

Yes, but They are 'sophisticated' and very intellectual people doing things of galactic importance that you lowly plebes would just not understand.

[mountaineer]

Kyle Becker
@kylenabecker
Mask wearers are addicted to the illusion of control. They cannot accept that the government cannot control a virus.
It's not about science. It's about religion. And because it's an article of faith, no amount of proof is enough to convince them they are useless against a virus.
6:08 PM · Apr 18, 2022·

Nate Silver
@NateSilver538
The medium-run equilibrium is probably that airlines designate some of their flights as mask-required and some as mask-optional.
3:52 PM · Apr 18, 2022· 

Kaitlan Collins
@kaitlancollins
News — An administration official says agencies are still reviewing Florida judge’s decision but “in the meantime, today’s court decision means CDC’s public transportation masking order is not in effect at this time.” TSA is NO LONGER enforcing the mask mandate.
6:06 PM · Apr 18, 2022·
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Figures.

BREAKING: Two Major Airlines Announce They Will Ignore Court Ruling Ending Mask Mandate, Report Says
By  Ryan Saavedra
Apr 18, 2022

Two major U.S. airlines have announced that they will continue to enforce Democrat President Joe Biden’s mask mandate on public transportation despite a federal judge ruling on Monday that the mandate was “unlawful” and that it must be “terminate[d].”

“Both United and American Airlines tell @ABC they will continue to require masks on board aircraft for customers and employees, ‘despite the decision by a federal judge on Monday that struck down the federal mask mandate’ as they await on more guidance from the US government,” The Denver Channel, a local ABC News affiliate, tweeted.  ...

Daily Wire

Hey, UA and AA - the judge's ruling is your guidance from the US government.

[LadyLiberty]

I heard differently regarding United and American:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/04/18/united-delta-southwest-alaska-drop-mask-mandate-planes-flights/7362763001/

[240B]

The fact that Loony Leftist Liberals/Democrats are losing their minds over this common sense measure proves more than ever that Fauci's stupid lockdowns and masks and shutdowns, all of it, was always a "political" movement and never had anything to do with "public health".

Why are only Democrat and Leftist Lunatic's heads exploding? COVID was a political hoax which destroyed a large part of America. And of course, that was always the whole point.

[Kamaji]

I heard differently regarding United and American:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/04/18/united-delta-southwest-alaska-drop-mask-mandate-planes-flights/7362763001/

Good news. 

[Wingnut]

The judge who just overturned the mask mandate on airplanes is Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. 35-years-old, former Clarence Thomas clerked, appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate right before the lame duck session ended in 2020.

Not Guilty!

[mountaineer]

I heard differently regarding United and American:

Yes, it looks like they came around.

[Wingnut]

The Maskaholics are in total meltdown on hearing this news.

[corbe]

   Enjoy your reprieve Flyers because it will be reinstated in time for Mail in ballots this October.

[mountaineer]

   Enjoy your reprieve Flyers because it will be reinstated in time for Mail in ballots this October.

Of course.
New deadly variant to arrive in 3 ... 2 ...

[corbe]

   Ever feel like a lab rat?

[mountaineer]

Pittsburgh International Airport put out their own statement saying that masking is no longer required in the terminal for passengers or staff:

“TSA will no longer be enforcing the mask mandate at PIT, per their release,” said Travis McNichols, Senior Vice President, Public Safety, Operations & Maintenance at PIT. “As always, we follow TSA regulations and will continue to communicate with federal officials should any change occur.” WPXI

[catfish1957]

Seems the news makes Biden look sillier by the day.

Yesterday as a banner day of course.....

[catfish1957]

Not Guilty!

Sure seems to have that Kim Wexler vibe doesn't she?

[mountaineer]

Masks and flying: Everything you need to know about new US rules
CNN Updated: 11:58 AM EDT Apr 19, 2022
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN

... So what are the new rules? Do they apply to international travel? How safe is flying maskless? Here are the answers to some of the key questions.

What are the new rules for flying with masks in the US?

Most major airlines in the United States have made mask wearing optional following the latest legal ruling, although some have said that face coverings may be required when flying to or arriving at certain destinations.

In the wake of the new ruling, the government's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it will not enforce mask wearing on public transport or hubs.  ...

Which airlines have made masks optional?

Major U.S. airlines announced on Monday that masks are now optional on their aircraft. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Hawaiian Airlines and Sun Country Airlines have all ceased to require face coverings.   ...

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[mystery-ak]

 Biden to wear mask on flight to New Hampshire
by Alex Gangitano - 04/19/22 12:03 PM ET

President Biden and others traveling with him will wear a mask on his trip to New Hampshire on Tuesday, despite the federal mask mandate for travel being struck down this week.

“During transit on today’s trip, masking will be required in line with CDC guidance,” the White House told The Hill.

The president is traveling on Air Force One to Portsmouth, N.H., to visit the port authority at Portsmouth Harbor and deliver remarks on the infrastructure law. He will fly back to Joint Base Andrews to return to the White House on Tuesday evening.

https://thehill.com/news/administration/3272941-biden-to-wear-mask-on-flight-to-new-hampshire/

[Wingnut]

Biden to wear mask on flight to New Hampshire
by Alex Gangitano - 04/19/22 12:03 PM ET

President Biden and others traveling with him will wear a mask on his trip to New Hampshire on Tuesday, despite the federal mask mandate for travel being struck down this week.

“During transit on today’s trip, masking will be required in line with CDC guidance,” the White House told The Hill.

The president is traveling on Air Force One to Portsmouth, N.H., to visit the port authority at Portsmouth Harbor and deliver remarks on the infrastructure law. He will fly back to Joint Base Andrews to return to the White House on Tuesday evening.

https://thehill.com/news/administration/3272941-biden-to-wear-mask-on-flight-to-new-hampshire/

Will the Easter Bunny be along to help him find it?

[catfish1957]

“During transit on today’s trip, masking will be required in line with CDC guidance,” the White House told The Hill."

What a great day.  April 18, 2022....  The day the CDC was finally declared irrelevant and feckless. Pedo Joe can choke on his mask as far as i am concerned.