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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate

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MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.The 4-3 ruling from the conservative-controlled court is the latest legal blow to attempts by Evers to control the coronavirus.

It comes after Republicans in the Legislature voted to repeal the mask mandate in February, only to see Evers quickly re-issue it.The court last May struck down Evers’ "safer at home" order, saying that his health secretary did not have the authority for such an order.

Evers’ attempts to limit capacity in bars, restaurants and other indoor places were also blocked by a state appeals court in October.In the latest case, the court ruled that.

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