Lawsuit aims to block mask mandate at polling places

[brooklynite]

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Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

A group of voters backed by Republican legislators sued Gov. Tim Walz and other state and local officials Tuesday in federal court, aiming to block a face mask requirement at polling places.

Members of the Minnesota Voters Alliance and GOP lawmakers contend Walz’s mask mandate, intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, conflicts with a longstanding state law making it a misdemeanor for someone to conceal their identity with a mask. The 1963 law grants exceptions, including masks that are part of medical treatment.

“That’s a conflict and I don’t know what to do on primary day,” said Kim Crockett, one of the Minnesotans challenging the mask requirement.

She and other members of the Voters Alliance are seeking a temporary restraining order to block the rule that people must wear masks when they vote in-person during next Tuesday’s primary election.

Read more: https://www.startribune.com/voter-suit-aims-to-block-mask-mandate-at-minnesota-polling-places/572006782/

[Thomas Hurt]

1. No shirt, No shoes, No mask, F**k off!

unless the GOP is pushing for clothing optional voting this year.

[Bengus81]

2. Good idea...walk into that polling place in your underwear

And then cause a scene if they try and remove you.

[ancianita]

3. There's got to be a legal way to block this block.

[muriel_volestrangler]

4. Imagine bringing a lawsuit with the explicit purpose of showing yourself sociopathic

and anti-democratic.

"I want to put the public at risk if they vote, and I'm going to spend time and money to do it in public and on the record."

They are truly desperate to suppress voting.

[ananda]

5. I'd say they are part of medical treatment..

so Reeps should not win this suit.

[mwooldri]

6. If the owners of the building has a mask mandate...

... and the voting is taking place in that building... who should be sued for this mandate? The people running the election may or may not have a mandate - but if First Church of the Nazarene (or wherever is holding the vote, it's often a church building or a school) has that mask requirement .. wouldn't everyone in the building have to comply?

I think this so-called Voters Alliance are suing the wrong people.

[Thekaspervote]

7. Their hoping to scare off dem voters..with that? What idiots.

I suppose their rationale is repukes don’t or won’t wear masks.
JUST mho: They draw more attention to the mask issue, covid and the fact that THEIR voting populous is leery about dotard, they’ve been told masks cause covid and in general not that interested in voting.

[scarletwoman]

8. Oh FFS! They're doing this because they hope it will keep Dems from voting in person. Assholes!

[democrattotheend]

9. I have mixed feelings about this

I normally oppose anything that makes it harder to vote. But most people have masks anyway, and this makes it safer for everyone. I'd be fine with a mask mandate if masks are provided for anyone who doesn't have one.

[pnwmom]

11. NOT requiring masks make it harder for many more to feel safe about voting.

Many would stay at home rather than take that risk.

[louzke9]

10. Can You Believe This....

STUPID NONSENSE. Can't see the faces of those voting? Then for God's sake, wear a f**king face shield where your face is clearly visible! This is not rocket science!

[SergeStorms]

12. The abject stupidity of republicans amazes me.

[geretogo]

13. Don't wear a face mask . Just make sure you spread the deadly virus to your ignorant friends .

Stupidity leads to early death .

[applegrove]

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