California parent groups sue Gavin Newsom, state health officials over classroom mask requirements

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing lawsuits from two parent groups in over state plans to require students to wear masks in classrooms this fall, according to reports.

His group's lawsuit was filed Thursday in a San Diego court. Aside from Newsom, the suit also names as defendants California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly, Public Health Director Tomás Aragón, and Dr. Naomi Bardach of Safe Schools, according to the Sacramento Bee.  "Treating all kids the same will support a calm and supportive school environment." The groups claim the mask requirement is more detrimental than helpful to students. The second group suing is called Let Them Breathe. California health officials said the requirement – for kindergarten students through 12th graders -- will allow for full-time in-person learning and for all students to be treated the same, whether they’re vaccinated or not.