Texas salon owner ordered to close after reopening against stay-at-home orders

Dallas hair salon owner was issued a citation after reopening her business, violating local and state executive orders to stay at home.

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins also sent a cease and desist letter, telling Shelley Luther that she had to close Salon A la Mode.

he says she plans to remain open, despite the citation and being ordered to close.

Salon Á la Mode in Dallas opened at 9 a.m. Friday. Before doors opened she had a crowd of people outside to support Luther.

Some supporters carried guns and stayed outside while Luther welcomed customers into the salon.

There were security guards stationed at both doors to manage incoming and outgoing guests. Each person was required to wear a facemask.

Luther carried a thermometer and took the temperature of at least one customer.

Less than an hour after the salon opened, Dallas police arrived. An officer said authorities had received multiple calls complaining about this gathering outside of the salon.

Officers told the crowd to disperse and practice social distancing.

Dallas police officers and Dallas Fire-Rescue came and went several times throughout the morning until Luther was given a citation around 1 p.m.

According to the City of Dallas, the fine can be anywhere between $50 to $2,000 dollars. It will be up to a judge to determine the fine.

Luther told her supporters that she does not plan to pay any fines. She said she will ask her attorney, who she did not name, to handle the citation.

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