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Origins and Fallout of the Transportation Mask Mandate
This chapter examines the inception of the transportation mask mandate enacted in January 2021 against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, driven largely by CDC recommendations. It highlights the ensuing legal challenges, particularly a notable lawsuit in Florida that questioned the mandate's legitimacy based on individual rights and governmental authority. The chapter culminates in the aftermath of a pivotal court ruling that invalidated the mandate, leading to chaos and celebration among travelers as they navigated the sudden policy change.