Anonymous Coward User ID: 72149707 United States 07/22/2020 11:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Indiana AG Challenges Governor's Mask Order. Update: Local PD says, “won’t enforce”. It’s time to show some deference to the branch of government actually charged by our state constitution with the responsibility for enacting laws Quoting: Attorney General HillIndiana Attorney General Curtis Hill today issued an advisory opinion directing that Governor Eric Holcomb should call a special legislative session to consider a statewide mask mandate rather than issuing an executive order to that effect. [ link to calendar.in.gov (secure)] The official opinion was published by the Attorney General's office today after Governor Eric Holcomb announced that a mandatory mask order would be in effect in the state of Indiana beginning July 27th. Official Opinion 2020-6 in PDF format direct from the Indiana Office of Attorney General: [ link to calendarmedia.blob.core.windows.net (secure)] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78031196 07/23/2020 04:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Indiana AG Challenges Governor's Mask Order. Update: Local PD says, “won’t enforce”. One area is already using the AG’s opinion to refuse enforcement. [ link to www.wthr.com (secure)] The Martinsville Police Department took a similar stance on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. Chief of Police Kurt Spivey posted an announcement saying the mandate "does not constitute a crime or an enforceable action by the police." Quoting: WTHR |