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Defendants’ rights not violated by masked prospective jurors, Md. appeals court says
A defendant’s constitutional right to view prospective jurors as they answer questions was not violated by the pandemic-spurred mandate that they wear masks, Maryland’s second-highest court ruled.
Anne Arundel eyes child vaccinations, lifting of mask rule
Masking requirements could be lifted in one central Maryland county if current trends in COVID-19 infections continue to decline. Anne Arundel County officials also are preparing to vaccinate more than […]
Federal judge overturns South Carolina school mask ban
A federal judge Tuesday suspended South Carolina from enforcing a rule that banned school districts from requiring masks for students.
Federal judge declines to block Florida ban on mask mandates
A federal judge declined to block a ban imposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to prevent mandating masks for Florida school students amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge: Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates
A Florida judge ruled the state can't enforce a ban on schools mandating the use of masks, while an appeals court sorts out whether the ban is ultimately legal.
States’ school mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries
The Education Department is investigating five Republican-led states that have banned mask requirements in schools.
Judge blocks Florida governor’s order banning mask mandates
Florida school districts can legally require their students to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a judge ruled Friday, saying Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority.
Maryland teacher put on leave after refusing to wear mask
A Maryland teacher said she was placed on leave after refusing to comply with a school mask mandate.
Maryland board approves mask requirement for public schools
Public school students in Maryland will be required to wear masks when they return to class this fall.
As classes near, Maryland universities say their COVID plans are in place
Maryland colleges and universities will be reopening their campuses to students, faculty and staff while implementing plans to guard against COVID-19.
Federal courts impose new COVID-19 restrictions as infections increase
In Maryland, everyone entering or occupying a public area in the federal courthouses in Baltimore and Greenbelt must wear a mask under order of Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar.
States banning school mask mandates could face civil rights probes
President Joe Biden ordered his education secretary to explore possible legal action against states that have blocked school mask mandates and other public health measures.
