age of the judge does not seem to be the problem in this case. Liberals were musing on the radio whether it is worth appealing the ruling because there is a real chance that the Supremes will uphold it. So, the ruling is not baseless. The issue seems to hedge on what “and other measures” mean in the law. I would say that CDC was justified using emergency powers in first several months but Congress should step up and define the Fed powers exactly.
Practically speaking:
– airlines and buses should be able to designate masked and non-masked sections, or at least let passengers exchange seats.
– please look out for elderly people in your neighborhood who took public transportation and now might not use it and would need a ride (with an open window)