The majority opinion said the plaintiffs do not have to wait until they are charged with violating the ordinances before challenging them on constitutional grounds.
With 75% of precincts reporting, the two questions led with almost 54% of the vote. More than 2 million ballots were cast.
“There’s no justification for those types of measures if you cease the public health emergency…We were trying to tame this virus, defang it,”
On Sun., April 4, Gov. Tom Wolf is loosening coronavirus-pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants. What that will mean for server safety is just one question the industry is asking as the date approaches.
Outdoor venues are now allowed to host events up to 20% of their maximum capacity. Indoor venues can hold events at 15% of maximum capacity.
Philadelphia is banning indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gatherings of any size, public or private, as the city battles a resurgence of the coronavirus.
By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press Whitmer responded to the decision calling it “deeply deeply disappointing, and I vehemently disagree with the court’s interpretation of the Michigan Constitution.”
