This time, the decision upheld New York’s vaccine mandate despite its overt hostility to religion.
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or the second time in less than two months, Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh joined with Chief Justice John Roberts and the Supreme Court’s three progressives (Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan) to uphold a state vaccine mandate over a religious-liberty challenge by medical professionals.
This time, it was New York’s vaccine mandate, which initially included an exemption for religious objectors. These objectors included some Catholics and other Christians who oppose abortion. The vaccines are derived in part from abortion — specifically, from fetal-cell lines used in vaccine production and testing. Nevertheless, when Kathy Hochul replaced Andrew …
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December 13, 2021 8:19 PM Left: Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill in 2020. Right: Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing in 2018. (Caroline Brehman/Pool, Joshua Roberts/Reuters) This time, the decision upheld New York’s vaccine mandate despite its overt hostility to religion. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE F or the second time in less than two months, Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh joined with Chief Justice John Roberts and the Supreme Court’s three progressives (Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan) to uphold a state vaccine mandate over a religious-liberty challenge by medical professionals. This time, it was New York’s vaccine mandate, which initially included an exemption for religious objectors. These objectors included some Catholics and other Christians who oppose abortion. The vaccines are derived in part from abortion — specifically, from fetal-cell lines used in vaccine production and testing. Nevertheless, when Kathy Hochul replaced Andrew … Something to Consider If you enjoyed this article, we have a proposition for you: Join NRPLUS. Members get all of our content on the site including the digital magazine and archives, no paywalls or content meters, an advertising-minimal experience, and unique access to our writers and editors (through conference calls, social media groups, and more). And importantly, NRPLUS members help keep NR going. If you enjoyed this article and want to see more premium content like this, we have a proposition for you: Join NRPLUS. Become a Member Recommended What Ails Kamala Harris CNN describes Kamala Harris’s time as vice president so far as marked by ‘entrenched dysfunction and a lack of focus.’ It’s Different When Ron DeSantis Does It: CNN Edition Nearly half the states have civilian military forces, and the president controls a military with nukes. But it’s Florida, so its force must by definition be terrifying. Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges Rittenhouse faced a first-degree intentional homicide charge as well as a host of lesser charges. Saving Notre Dame Cathedral Notre Dame’s new renovation plans symbolize Leftist cultural vandalism. Jussie Smollett: Funniest. Trial. Ever. Jussie Smollett’s hate-hoax fairy tale did expose how gullible Americans can be when you yell ‘racism.’ The Unmitigated Gall of Ilhan Omar It’s worth asking why Democrats consistently have the audacity to demand the other party enforce standards that they don’t themselves follow. The Latest California Announces Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate The mandate will go into effect Wednesday and will last for one month. January 6 Committee Votes to Recommend Contempt Charges for Mark Meadows The committee voted 9-0 to refer a resolution to the House to hold Meadows in criminal contempt. New York Governor Says State Won’t Crack Down on Counties That Refuse to Enforce Mask Mandate The announcement comes as several Republican county executives pushed back on the new mandate and said publicly that they will not enforce it. Schumer’s Spin Isn’t Working on Manchin The Senate majority leader ignores what the West Virginia senator has been saying all along.