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Why did Florida sue the CDC?

Ron DeSantis imposed fees at Florida ports. The cruise liner won’t require vaccines. A federal judge ruled in favor of Florida in a lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the agency overstepped its authority.

Can Florida sue the CDC?

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from enforcing its no-sail order for cruises giving the state of Florida a “major victory” in its lawsuit against the federal government.

Will Carnival cruise again in 2021?

Carnival Cruise Line will bring seven cruise ships back into service in September and October 2021. Once these ships set sail, the cruise line will have more than half of its fleet – 15 ships – operational and offering vacations at sea to eager cruisers.

Are cruises going out of Florida?

Are cruises operating from Florida yet? Yes. So far, four cruise ships have restarted from Florida ports to the Caribbean: Carnival Horizon and Freedom of the Seas from PortMiami and Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Equinox from Port Everglades.

Who is DeSantis in Florida?

Ronald Dion DeSantis (born September 14, 1978) is an American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida’s 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018.

Is Florida open for cruise ships?

The CDC’s rules will remain in place the agency can appeal the original decision. A federal appeals court ruled late Saturday night pandemic-era cruise restrictions could continue in Florida after a previous ruling had decided they weren’t enforceable.

Are Norwegian Cruise Lines sailing?

In other developments, Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Oct. 5 that its full fleet will resume sailing by April 1, 2022. This will be the first time that all 28 ships will be in service since the No Sail Order was issued in March 2020. Eight ships across Norwegian’s three brands have already relaunched.

Are 2021 cruises being Cancelled?

All cruises on Oceania and Regent have been canceled through March 31, 2021. That same day, Royal Caribbean announced it would be suspending its global sailings through February 28, 2021. Sailings in Australia are now cancelled through April 2021.

Are cruise ships sailing in 2021?

Update 8: Parent company Royal Caribbean Group has announced the suspension of cruises until 2021 except for pilot sailings out of Singapore on Quantum of the Seas. Update 9: Celebrity Cruises has extended its suspension in the U.S. with cruise ships now resuming operations until March at the earliest.

Will DeSantis’ vaccine ban help or hurt Florida’s tourism industry?

DeSantis has prided himself on his anti-lockdown stance, especially getting Florida’s tourism industry up and running. His vaccination-passport ban came as a surprise to some, who thought it would help hospitality businesses open to full capacity.

Why did Florida file a lawsuit against the federal government?

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to end the drydocking of the cruise industry. Cruise ships were prevented from leaving ports with passengers by a no-sail order issued by the CDC more than a year ago.

What is the CDC’s no-sail order?

The CDC shut down the industry in mid-March 2020 when it issued a no-sail order. The ban has been replaced with a “conditional sail order,” which requires cruise lines to detail their safety protocols and get permission from the CDC before re-opening.