AG asks state Supreme Court to dismiss parents' school mask lawsuit against Youngkin

(WJLA) — New Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is asking the State Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit against Gov. Glenn Youngkin surrounding his attempted mandate for masks in schools.

"I've asked the Supreme Court of Virginia to dismiss the lawsuit against Youngkin and Executive Order two, which restores authority to parents to make the best decision for their children," Miyares said. "With our filing, we again affirm that parents matte

Thirteen Virginians filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Youngkin, asking the Virginia Supreme Court to suspend his Executive Order Number Two, which rescinds the requirement of masks in schools and gives parents the option of whether their child wears a face covering while in school.

“Tonight, we asked the Supreme Court of Virginia to protect the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, care, and education of their children," Miyares added. "Governor Youngkin had every power to issue the executive order."

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