CDC mask mandate for travelers struck down by federal judge

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(CNN) A federal judge in Florida struck down on Monday the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods.

US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the mandate was unlawful because it exceeded the statutory authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and because its implementation violated administrative law.

It is unclear clear how quickly the ruling will be implemented at airports or train stations across the country or if the Justice Department will attempt to block the ruling and file an appeal.

Just last week, the CDC extended this mask mandate through May 3. The masking requirement applied to airplanes, trains, and other forms of public transportation.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/18/politics/cdc-mask-mandate-ruling/index.html

District Judge, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by Donald J. Trump (link is external) on September 8, 2020, to a seat vacated by Virginia Maria Hernandez Covington. Confirmed by the Senate (link is external) on November 18, 2020, and received commission on November 20, 2020.
https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/kathryn-kimball-mizelle

[kewhawaii]

1. Read her bio

The ABA rated her as not-qualified. CNN left that part out.

[Baitball Blogger]

2. Applegrove is working on the background of this judge.

Trump appointee, declared unfit.

[walkingman]

3. Any wonder no one has any faith in our justice department?