New: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes. The lawsuit is the latest in a string of measures to limit COVID-19 safety measures.
Van Duyne’s district includes the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
The federal mask mandate, issued in January 2021, requires that people wear masks while using public transportation services or facilities, including airports and subway stations. Those who violate the mask mandate could face criminal penalties, though the CDC said in June 2021 it would not enforce the mandate in outdoor settings.
The suit is the latest in a slew of state efforts to challenge COVID-19 safety measures in court. The state is locked in several legal battles with cities, counties and school districts over
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