A top conservative think tank that advocates for limited government is challenging Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s rollout of a statewide mask mandate.

On Thursday, representatives with the Freedom Foundation confirmed that the organization is pursuing an emergency stay on the governor’s executive decision to require masks to be worn by all residents above the age of 5, including in all public spaces.

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