Judge promises quick decision on Wisconsin mask mandate

October 5, 2020 5:23 PM

Associated Press,

Posted: October 5, 2020 5:23 PM

by Associated Press

Stack of medical masks — Image by jardin from Pixabay

MADISON, Wis. — A judge in northwestern Wisconsin has promised a quick decision on a challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate.

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has filed a lawsuit seeking to strike down the mandate.

St. Croix County Circuit Judge R. Michael Waterman held a hearing Monday on the conservative law firm’s request to issue a temporary injunction that would suspend the mandate while he considers the case.

Waterman said at the conclusion of the hearing that he had a lot to think about and would issue a written decision on the injunction “very quickly.” He didn’t elaborate.