Michigan says Hillsdale’s graduation weekend broke the law despite masks and social distancing
Graduate Arena Lewis, who brought family members from New Mexico to the ceremonies, said she was surprised by the strictness of the protocol: “I hardly ever see kids without masks on. I think everyone’s being very compliant and obeying out of Christian charity and love for everyone else.”
Whitmer said she was “gravely concerned” that Hillsdale was meeting at all, and Nessel’s office said the college was violating local restrictions on “organized” gatherings of more than 100 people, the News reported Thursday. Nessel’s spokesperson said the college showed “lack of consideration” with the festivities, and that “we trust the local law enforcement agencies to exercise their authority and discretion in their enforcement efforts.”...
