Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker defends COVID restrictions as small business owners, religious leaders ask US Supreme Court to hear complaint
Updated May 10, 2021;
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday defended his administration’s COVID-19 measures after a group that claims he abused his authority asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its case.
Baker’s executive orders limiting gatherings, capacities and hours at restaurants and businesses were upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in December. The New Civil Liberties Alliance, representing a group of small business owners, religious leaders and a private school administrator, claimed the moves violated the Constitution and that Baker sidestepped the state legislature by erroneously invoking the Civil Defense Act. The group now seeks an audience with the highest court in the country, State House News Service reported Monday.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders demonstrated proper hand-washing technique at a coronavirus press conference on Monday, March 2, 2020.Sam Doran photo/SHNS
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