Wednesday, February 08, 2023

5th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in Navy SEAL's Suit Seeking COVID Vaccine Exemption

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday heard oral arguments in U.S. Navy SEAL's 1-26 v. Biden, (Docket No. 22-10077, argued 2/6/2022) (audio recording of full oral arguments). In the case, a Texas federal district court issued preliminary injunctions barring the U.S. Navy from imposing its COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Navy service members who sought religious exemptions from the requirement. (See prior postings 1 and 2). Politico reports on the oral arguments.