Predictably, the Biden administration has decided to appeal the Courts decision....maybe. A confusing response as is their norm.
The Biden administration said Tuesday it will likely appeal a federal judge’s ruling that struck down Covid-19 mask mandates on planes and other forms of public transportation.
“The Department of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disagree with the district court’s decision and will appeal,” the DOJ said in a statement, “subject to CDC’s conclusion that the order remains necessary for public health.”
“If CDC concludes that a mandatory order remains necessary for the public’s health after that assessment, the Department of Justice will appeal the district court’s decision,” the DOJ said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/19/biden-administration-will-appeal-ruling-that-lifted-covid-mask-mandate-on-travel.htmlSo if I read the article right, the DOJ will appeal the decision, only if the CDC decides mask mandates are still necessary. This leaves the administration a way out of their embarrassing quandary. Just delay until May 3rd, the latest end date, and then when the CDC says masks are no longer necessary, declare no appeal necessary and call it a win.
Meanwhile the airlines appear to be ignoring the administrations plans to possibly appeal, and the CDC's recommendation that passengers continue to mask, sticking with their appropriate decision to declare masking optional aboard their aircraft.
What's the point of an open door policy if inside the open door sits a closed mind?