The Biden administration said Tuesday it would appeal a judge’s ruling that blocked a transportation mask requirement if federal health officials determine the mandate is still needed.
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Justice Dept. to appeal mask mandate ruling if CDC says it’s needed
The department said it would defer to the CDC’s assessment of health conditions before filing any appeal
By Lori Aratani
, Dan Simmons
, Mary Beth Gahan
and Jennifer Oldham
Updated April 19, 2022 at 8:19 p.m. EDT|Published April 19, 2022 at 10:31 a.m. EDT