Students must continue masking despite new laws, judge says
Despite the new state law that came into effect today banning most mask mandates, federal court judge Sheryl Lipman, seen here in October, issued an order saying, “The county’s obligations under the preliminary injunction have not changed in light of the new legislation.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Schools throughout Shelby County will likely continue masking despite sweeping COVID-19 laws that went into effect late Friday afternoon.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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