Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns statewide mask mandate, blocks Evers from declaring multiple emergency orders

“The question in this case is not whether the Governor acted wisely; it is whether he acted lawfully. We conclude he did not”

March 31, 2021 | Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns statewide mask mandate, blocks Evers from declaring multiple emergency orders | by Molly Beck | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Source

“MADISON – The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked Democratic Gov. Tony Evers from issuing any new public health emergency orders to mandate face masks without the approval of the Republican-controlled state Legislature.

In a 4-3 decision, conservative justices in the majority declared the statewide mask mandate invalid and ruled Evers exceeded his authority in issuing multiple emergency declarations over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Evers used the emergency orders to require face coverings be worn indoors statewide after lawmakers opted not to.

“The question in this case is not whether the Governor acted wisely; it is whether he acted lawfully. We conclude he did not,” Justice Brian Hagedorn, writing for the conservative majority, said.”

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