A federal judge has ruled that the state of Texas can't enforce Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on masks in schools and can't sue school districts that require masks as a protection measure against COVID-19. U.S.
The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that banned mask mandates in public schools. The ruling could have implications for other states with similar bans in place.
Federal Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that the ban ordered by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott violated a law protecting access to public education for disabled students who are particularly vulnerable to COVID.
A federal judge ruled that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates in schools violates the Americans With Disabilities Act, a decision that could have national implications.
Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 10) overruled Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates in schools, declaring that Abbott’s order — intended to placate right-wing anti-maskers he hopes will help him get re-elected next year — violates the Americans With Disabilities Ac…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates in the state's schools violates a federal law protecting disabled students' access to public education, a federal judge ruled late Wednesday, ordering a halt to the ban's enforcement.
By Raja Razek and Christina Maxouris, CNN A federal judge has ruled that Texas’ ban on mask mandates in schools violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to court documents filed Wednesday in US District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Judge said Governor Greg Abbott's ban violated a federal law protecting disabled students' access to public education. Texas AG Ken Paxton indicated the state is mulling an appeal.
Judge says Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s ban on mandatory face masks in local schools puts disabled children who are vulnerable to COVID-19 at greater risk of contracting virus
The lawsuit, brought by families of disabled students, argued that Abbott's order denied children with pre-existing conditions equal access to a safe education.
A federal judge overturned Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order banning mask mandates in Texas schools Wednesday, citing a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
AUSTIN, Texas -- A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools violates the Americans with Disabilities Act — freeing local officials to again create their own rules.
