The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of salon owner Shelley Luther, who was jailed for opening in violation of the state's rules, as Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order retroactively eliminating jail time as a consequence for violating the state's coronavirus restrictions. Shortly after Abbott's announcement, the Supreme Court of Texas ordered Luther’s release. “That is why I am modifying my executive orders to ensure confinement is not a punishment for violating an order. On Thursday, Paxton praised the governor for ensuring that people would not be jailed for flouting the state's coronavirus restrictions.

Source: Fox News May 07, 2020 16:12 UTC