Looks like we're finally seeing some pushback against governors' edicts concerning Covid 19...
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX19) - A Boone County judge issued a late night temporary injunction blocking several of Gov. Beshear executive orders related to the coronavirus pandemic, the latest in a series of legal defeats for Kentucky’s leader.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron tweeted out the development Thursday night.
It comes after a lengthy hearing earlier in the day at Boone County Circuit Court in a case against the governor and other state officials. The plaintiffs are Florence Speedway in Walton, Theodore J. Roberts of Burlington, Ridgeway Properties, LLC d/b/a Beans Café & Bakery in Dry Ridge and Little Links to Learning in Fort Wright.
Because of the judge’s decision, some of the governor’s orders for restaurants, businesses and child care will be relaxed.
The case likely will now head to the Kentucky Supreme Court for final determination.
The attorney for the plaintiffs, Chris Wiest, said in a statement to FOX19 NOW that the “ruling provides much needed critical relief to Kentucky’s industries that have been pushed to the brink of ruin.
“It is a win for the rule of law and the Constitutional separation of powers. The Governor’s witnesses indicated they have other powers under Kentucky law to help control diseases besides executive edicts. It is time they follow those laws.”
NKY judge blocks Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders on race tracks, child care, restaurants
'This ruling does not hamper the ability of the public health officials to ensure the safety and well-being of Kentuckians,' Attorney General Daniel Cameron tweeted overnight
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX19) - A Boone County judge issued a late night temporary injunction blocking several of Gov. Beshear executive orders related to the coronavirus pandemic, the latest in a series of legal defeats for Kentucky’s leader.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron tweeted out the development Thursday night.
It comes after a lengthy hearing earlier in the day at Boone County Circuit Court in a case against the governor and other state officials. The plaintiffs are Florence Speedway in Walton, Theodore J. Roberts of Burlington, Ridgeway Properties, LLC d/b/a Beans Café & Bakery in Dry Ridge and Little Links to Learning in Fort Wright.
Because of the judge’s decision, some of the governor’s orders for restaurants, businesses and child care will be relaxed.
The case likely will now head to the Kentucky Supreme Court for final determination.
The attorney for the plaintiffs, Chris Wiest, said in a statement to FOX19 NOW that the “ruling provides much needed critical relief to Kentucky’s industries that have been pushed to the brink of ruin.
“It is a win for the rule of law and the Constitutional separation of powers. The Governor’s witnesses indicated they have other powers under Kentucky law to help control diseases besides executive edicts. It is time they follow those laws.”
