A federal judge in Georgia has ruled that an anonymous Air Force officer does not have to receive a Covid-19 vaccine, despite the military's vaccine mandate, because of her religious beliefs.
The judge ordered a preliminary injunction preventing the Defense Department and the Air Force from enforcing the military's vaccine mandate on the anonymous officer. This is the first injunction that has blocked the military's vaccine mandate from being enforced on any individual active duty or reserve service member, the Thomas More Society, which is representing the officer, said in a release.
"All Americans, especially the Court, want our country to maintain a military force that is powerful enough to thoroughly destroy any enemy who dares to challenge it. However, we also want a military force strong enough to respect and protect its service members' constitutional and statutory religious rights," Self wrote."This ruling ensures our armed services continue to accomplish both.
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