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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate Challenge
New York Workers' Legal Bid Fails
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a legal challenge brought by New York healthcare workers who opposed a state mandate requiring them to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The decision, announced Thursday, June 30, effectively upholds the lower court ruling that dismissed the workers' lawsuit.
Background of the Case
In December 2021, the New York State Department of Health issued a mandate requiring all healthcare workers in the state to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face termination. A group of healthcare workers challenged the mandate, arguing that it violated their religious beliefs and other constitutional rights.
The workers' lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge in August 2022, who ruled that the state had a legitimate interest in protecting the health of its residents and that the mandate was not unconstitutional.
Supreme Court's Decision
The Supreme Court's decision not to hear the healthcare workers' appeal effectively ends their legal challenge to the vaccine mandate. The Court's inaction indicates that it does not believe the case warrants further review, and the lower court ruling will stand.
The decision is a significant victory for New York State and other states that have implemented vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. It provides legal support for these mandates, which aim to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare settings.
Cnn
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