UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
COVID-19
GENERAL ORDER NO. 22-2
March 11, 2022
The Court hereby vacates COVID-19 General Order 21-10, dated July 29, 2021, requiring
all individuals to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth to enter the Hale Boggs
Federal Building or Courthouse unless they present medical documentation stating that they are
unable to wear a mask for health reasons.
The Court further amends COVID-19 General Order 21-15, dated October 22, 2021, and
Amended COVID-19 General Order 20-01, dated September 28, 2020, to the extent they mandate
the wearing of masks while in the Courthouse or Hale Boggs Federal Building.
Accordingly, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, masks are no longer
required to enter, or while inside, the U.S. Courthouse for the Eastern District of Louisiana or the
Hale Boggs Federal Building. When appearing in court, visiting any judge’s chambers, or visiting
a particular agency, check in advance regarding the judge’s or agency’s individual preference
regarding masks. This order is directed to visitors of the courthouse and non-employees. Each
agency shall make its own decision regarding mask mandates for its employees.
IT IS ORDERED.
11th day of March, 2022.
New Orleans, Louisiana, this _______
NANNETTE JOLIVETTE BROWN
CHIEF JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
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