Today, the State of Florida withdrew its emergency application which was filed on July 23rd and thanked the Court for its consideration. On July 23, 2021, the State of Florida filed an emergency application to vacate the stay entered by the Eleventh Circuit in this case. However, soon after Florida’s filing to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit reversed course, vacating the stay and denying the government’s motion for such relief. The State therefore withdraws its application at this time and thanks the Court for its consideration.
As it stands based on Friday’s reversal, the CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order remains a set of non-binding recommendations for cruise companies operating out of Florida.
Ok Scott, my head is spinning about State of Fl and the CBC. What does this mean now?
@Joni – not much. The CSO is still only a ‘guideline’ in FL based on the 11th circuit upholding the stay put in place by Judge Merryday. Since the 11th circuit upheld the stay it meant any Supreme Court action was unnecessary and thus they withdrew.
Thanks Scott. Still holding my breath for our December cruise. But hopeful
But CDC have now said that cruise ships are ‘transport’ therefore their indoors mask mandate applies (Reuters) on cruse ships not following the CSO.
Another bite of the cherry?
But CDC have now said that cruise ships are ‘transport’ therefore their indoors mask mandate applies (Reuters) on cruse ships not following the CSO.
Another bite of the cherry?
Possibly while in port. Once in International waters, probably does not apply.