US-CRUISES: Florida wins first round in fight against CDC No-Sail-Orders rules Federal Judge in Tampa
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A federal judge threw out U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) safety rules for cruise companies operating in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ruling from 18th June 2021 124-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday of the Middle District of Florida is a win in Florida’s case against the CDC.
As a result, the conditional sail order can remain in place for Florida cruises only until July 18, granting DeSantis’ request for a preliminary injunction while the full case moves forward. After July 18, the CDC’s rules will turn into non-binding recommendations for cruise companies.
Today’s ruling is a victory for the hardworking Floridians whose livelihoods depend on the cruise industry. The federal government does not, nor should it ever, have the authority to single out and lock down an entire industry indefinitely. I am excited to see the cruise industry get sailing again, and proud to stand with Governor Ron DeSantis against illegal federal overreach and draconian lockdown measures.
The CDC has until July 2 to propose a more limited set of cruise regulations to the court.
In April, Florida sued the CDC saying they were overstepping their bounds by preventing the cruise industry from resuming operations.
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