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Federal Mask Mandate on Public Transportation Struck Down
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A federal judge in Florida has struck down the CDC's nationwide travel mask mandate for airplanes and other forms of transportation, which the Biden Administration says is not in effect. The airline and travel industry had lobbied for the rule to be lifted, but the mandate has been eliminated due to an obscure lawsuit in Florida and a newly appointed judge.
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A federal judge in Florida has struck down the nationwide travel mask mandate for airplanes and other forms of transportation enacted by the CDC, resulting in a major shift in the Biden administration's pandemic response.
00:00 - 01:28 (01:28)
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A federal judge in Florida has struck down the nationwide travel mask mandate for airplanes and other forms of transportation enacted by the CDC, resulting in a major shift in the Biden administration's pandemic response. Some fear that the obscure lawsuit and newly appointed judge responsible for the ruling may set a precedent that endangers the federal government's legal powers to intervene in future public health crises.
ChapterFederal Mask Mandate on Public Transportation Struck Down
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PodcastThe Daily
The travel industry lobbied hard for the White House and CDC to continue requiring masks in airports and on planes, arguing that it was still necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, despite vaccination efforts and lifting of mask mandates in other aspects of life.
01:28 - 04:02 (02:33)
Summary
The travel industry lobbied hard for the White House and CDC to continue requiring masks in airports and on planes, arguing that it was still necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, despite vaccination efforts and lifting of mask mandates in other aspects of life.