The suits revolved around claims that the plaintiffs were retaliated against by school boards because they refused to wear masks during public meetings. In one of the suits, the court sent the case back to a lower court for consideration. Still, the court found that refusing to wear a mask during a public health emergency didn't amount to free speech protected by the Constitution. Falcone attended a Freehold Township school board meeting in early 2022 when masks were still required. He also alleged a later school board meeting was canceled in retaliation for his not wearing a mask.

Source: ABC News February 07, 2024 13:51 UTC