Federal judge dismisses Disability Rights NY lawsuit against Nassau County's Mask Transparency Act, ruling it has health-related exemptions.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Disability Rights New York challenging Nassau County's Mask Transparency Act, which prohibits public mask-wearing except for health and religious reasons. The plaintiffs argued the ban discriminated against individuals with disabilities, but U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack ruled they lacked legal standing due to the law’s exemptions for health-related mask use. The county executive welcomed the ruling, stating it enhances public safety.
September 26, 2024
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