Wisconsin's Supreme Court is Reviewing the Governor's COVID-19 Orders
Wisconsin's Supreme Court is Reviewing the Governor's COVID-19 Orders
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether Governor Tony Evers exceeded his authority by issuing a statewide mask mandate after the announcement of the original public health emergency had expired. Evers has issued three public health emergencies and a series of related orders. Lawsuits challenging the Governor’s actions have argued the circumstances which led to the first have not changed, so his actions are not legal, and they would like the decision rescinded.The high court held virtual arguments, taking the case under advisement. The court will determine whether the Governor’s decision violated the law by issuing orders lasting longer than 60 days and if the decision represents an abuse of power. The Legislature can grant an extension past 60 days if it feels this is necessary.“For the Governor to continue citing the COVID-19 and say ‘well, it’s still here, it’s still present so I can declare a state of emergency,’ no, you can’t,” Fernholz said. “State law does not allow emergency powers to last indefinitely during a pandemic.”
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