Mask Mandate

Governor Brian Kemp overruled all local governments that issued a mandatory mask order. He is suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottom over her mandatory mask order and said the lawsuit is on behalf of Atlanta business owners and their employees who are struggling to survive during these difficult times.

Louisiana AG Jeff Landry issued an opinion against the mask order because the governor has no power to turn an executive order into a law that applies to citizens. Landry said that if police that try to enforce the mandate, under color of law, they could face liability if individual civil rights are violated.