Show-Me COVID Mask Court Fight Redux

One of Missouri's top ranking politicos is ready to start dress code culture war all over again as we slouch toward the important part of campaign season.

Here's a sneak peek . . .

During a hearing Tuesday in Boone County Circuit Court, assistant attorney general James Atkins said the new cases would involve districts that have policies triggered by the number of students who are ill or the prevalence of cases in their communities.

Schmitt’s office is again sending letters to districts seeking justification for the policies and warning them that local agencies have no authority to issue public health orders.

“Every time a mask goes on a kid, the attorney general is going to look at filing another lawsuit,” Atkins told Circuit Judge Josh Devine, who was hearing arguments over the ongoing case against Columbia Public Schools.

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Attorney General Eric Schmitt preparing new round of school mask lawsuits * Missouri Independent

During a hearing Tuesday in Boone County Circuit Court, assistant attorney general James Atkins said the new cases would involve districts that have policies triggered by the number of students who are ill or by the prevalence of cases in their communities.