LOS ANGELES – The organization representing hairstylists and salon owners in California is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Xavier Becerra, seeking a court order forcing officials to allow personal grooming shops to reopen as quickly as possible.
The Professional Beauty Federation of California alleges in the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court, that lawmakers trampled on their members’ civil rights when they “vaguely and arbitrarily classified licensed barbering and cosmetology professionals as ‘non-essential,’ criminalizing the jobs these 500,000 plus state-licensed professionals perform.”
In response to a request for comment, Becerra’s office said that the governor “is best-positioned to respond to questions related to the governor’s stay-at-home order.” A call seeking comment to Newsom’s office was not immediately answered.
Plaintiffs contend that, with no future date scheduled for a return to work, the defendants “overstep the authority entrusted to them by the California Constitution, and violate plaintiffs’ rights to due process,” according to the complaint.
This “unilateral reordering of the economy is occurring without any legislative or electoral oversight,” the lawsuit alleges.
Newsom has announced details of a four-phase reopening plan for businesses. The state is currently in Phase II, but salons and barber shops have not yet been included in the loosening of restrictions.
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surfside 6 says
California’s lawmakers better learn to live with risk fast! Because if a bunch of beauty shop operators are prepared to face the unknown do they realize how that makes THEM look??? Please understand this illness is a problem no doubt about it. You can’t see it and you can’t it hear which makes it impossible to truly avoid. But wearing the recommended safety gear and the heavy hand washing routine will put this menace in check! And it’s a good thing too because this stay home marathon has changed nothing. Because no matter when people decide to face this beast it will still be out there waiting…
Magnetlady says
”EVERY BUSINESS” is ESSENTIAL!! Hairdressers & Nail Salons are already prepared to abide by the ”social distance” rules, wearing masks as well as their Customers.. Most Men & Women get HAIRCUTS on a regular basis, so why can’t they open sooner.. Who gave the Governor the RIGHT to take away our RIGHTS to WORK?? NO ONE!! Do you think the Governor is NOT getting his hair cut? IF you do, you’re Naive !! We have a CONSTITUTION that’s being TRASHED by Liberal Governors across the Country… We have NEVER ”Quarentined” HEALTHY PEOPLE until now! WAKE UP AMERICA, OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS ARE AT RISK!!
Vladimir says
Yes, Magnetlady, right there in the First Amendment it says “The right to have your nails done shall not be abridged.
When they say the country is polarized, they meant you with magnet in your name.
Thank you for SHOUTING.
You’re dismissed.
[removed] people x10 says
Lady , doing your nails and hair aren’t really top priority right now. Hope you come to realize that. Go to the store buy some supplies and do your own[removed].