New York judge overturns state-run COVID mask warrant | Coronavirus pandemic News

The mandate was given by the governor after Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency amid Omicron’s deployment.

A New York State judge has overturned an order requiring him to wear masks in public places. Covid19 measuresthe governor exceeded his authority in imposing the restriction.

In Monday’s ruling, New York State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker found that last year the state legislature limited the ability of any governor to issue decrees, such as a mask order, amid a state of emergency.

It was the latest setback for the state and federal officials, as they sought to impose drastic measures to stop the virus from spreading the virus in the country as a result of the spread of the Omicron variant.

The debate over the ability of officials to impose certain restrictions has often fallen on partisan parties, with Democrats typically accepting masquerade and vaccination requirements, and Republicans opposing them, citing personal freedom as a restriction.

Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, pledged to fight, saying in a statement: “We do not fully agree with this decision, and we are looking for every opportunity to reject this immediately.”

“As governor, it’s up to New Yorkers to protect themselves during this public health crisis, and these measures are helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives,” Hochul said.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled blocked President Joe Biden’s order to vaccinate or test large companies.

Meanwhile, a Texas judge last week said Biden could not ask federal workers to vaccinate him.

In New York State, where about 20 million people live, the restrictions imposed were wearing masks on schools, public transportation, and other public spaces inside.

Hochul declared a state of emergency almost immediately The World Health Organization named Omicron on November 26 as a variant of the concern.

When Hochul set the rule on Dec. 31, it was deemed provisional. He later extended the original expiration date of January 15 to February 1.

The New York Attorney General’s Office and the New York Department of Health said they intended to appeal the decision.

Elise Stefanik, a U.S. Rep. Who represents a New York constituency, described the verdict as “a benefit to small businesses, parents, students, and the freedom of all New Yorkers.”

“I am proud that the New York Supreme Court overturned this unprecedented overthrow of power and will continue to stand up for the freedom of New Yorkers,” he said in a statement.

Rademaker wrote that his verdict did not in any way question or otherwise oppose the effectiveness, need, or requirement of the mask as a means or tool to combat the COVID-19 virus, but “it is to enforce the law.” Only in the hands of the State Legislature. ‘

Hochul Democrats have a large majority in both chambers of the New York State Legislature.