[Epoch Times] A New York Supreme Court judge this month quietly ruled that regulations mandating that people infected with or exposed to highly contagious communicable diseases be quarantined are a violation of state law, declaring them null and void.The Isolation and Quarantine procedures, known as Rule 2.13, were enacted in February.
In a July 8 ruling, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of Cattaraugus County Ronald D. Ploetz sided with the plaintiffs, stating that the rule merely gives "lip service" to constitutional due process.
"Involuntary detention is a severe deprivation of individual liberty, far more egregious than other health safety measures, such as requiring mask wearing at certain venues. Involuntary quarantine may have far-reaching consequences such as loss of income (or employment) and isolation from family," Ploetz wrote.
The judge added that there was "no scientific data or expert testimony" to back up the rule. However, the judge noted in his ruling that the rule is null and void "until the New York State Legislation acts otherwise," potentially paving the way for future appeals.
They'll appeal the ruling before the Legislature acts, anyway.