Wisconsin- State Supreme Court accepts case that could wipe out Evers' emergency COVID-19 orders

MADISON - The state Supreme Court agreed to take a case challenging Gov. Tony Evers' emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday as Wisconsin's COVID-19 cases continue to surge.

The case could imperil the Democratic governor's ability to require people to wear masks and put capacity limits on bars, restaurants and stores. The capacity limits have already been blocked by a lower court, but his mask requirement remains in place for now.

The Supreme Court agreed to take the case in a brief order, with the four conservatives in the majority and the three liberals in dissent. The majority put the case on a fast track, scheduling arguments for Nov. 16.

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