In a written statement, Patlan did not mince words regarding the message and intention of the lawsuit. The lawyer maintains that the Colorado governor’s statewide mask order is a form of coerced speech, hence at odds with America’s First Amendment and 14th Amendment.
Walter and Milliman also raised concerns about the science behind a Colorado statewide mask order. After all, the World Health Organization (WHO) has already gone on record, citing the asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 as a “very rare” occurrence.
In a further statement, Milliman slammed Gov. Polis for a politically-motivated “arbitrary and capricious policy.” Likewise, Walter warned that the Colorado governor is forcing businesses to either absorb economic harm by shutting down their enterprises or potential physical harm by acting as the mask police.
Will mask mandates come to an end?
Governors who have issued face mask mandates have yet to rescind these requirements; however, several large retailers who previously announced face covering requirements for customers have since walked them back.
