Supreme Court rejected military chaplains' lawsuit saying their careers were ruined after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 16:50

A Master Sergeant administers COVID-19 vaccine to Army National Guard member at Stratton Air National Guard base in Scotia, New York.
US Air National Guard photo by MSgt Christine Wood

The Supreme Court denied military chaplains' lawsuit claiming retaliation for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
They accused the Defense Department of denying religious exemptions and ruining their careers.
In 2023, an appellate court deemed the case moot since the military's vaccine mandate was rescinded.

The US Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case involving 39 military chaplains who say they continue to face recrimination for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons.