A state judge struck down New York state's mask mandate Monday, ruling the governor and state Department of Health did not have the authority to enact such a mandate without approval from the legislature.
Despite the ruling, the state Education Department says schools "must continue to follow the mask rule."
New York's state legislature passed a bill in March limiting the governor's ability to issue emergency orders.
Then as coronavirus case numbers rose in December, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a temporary mask mandate that required New Yorkers to wear a mask in all indoor public spaces unless businesses implement a vaccine requirement. State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett issued a determination solidifying the requirement.
The governor and health commissioner did not have the additional authority to order such a mandate, adding the mandate is now unenforceable.
When you don't have an authority and try to force others to do something, what is that called?
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