Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says

Refusal to Wear a Mask Isn't Protected by the First Amendment

The Third Circuit addressed whether there is a First Amendment right to refuse to wear a protective mask when required by valid health and safety orders.

Not wearing mask during COVID-19 outbreak isn’t protected by free speech, court rules

A federal appeals court in New Jersey ruled Monday that residents’ refusal to wear face masks at a school board meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic is not protected as a free speech right. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in two similar cases that stemmed from lawsuits against officials in Freehold and…

Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says

A federal appeals court has shot down claims that there's a First Amendment right not to wear face masks during the COVID-19 outbreak. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals issued