Shivani Pandey-
Published on: August 07,2021 15:14 IST
The Supreme Court of the United States was approached by the Indiana students with a plea to put a hold on to the plan of the Indiana University to require students and employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
This is for the first time that the Apex Court has been requested to weigh in on a Vaccine mandate as some corporations, states, and cities are also planning or have adopted vaccine requirements for workers
In the current case, a three-Judge Federal Appeals Court Panel is appointed, which includes two Judges appointed by former President Donald Trump and one of the two Lower Courts to side with the Indiana University and allow it to require the vaccinations.
The Plan was announced in May required approximately 90,000 students and 40,000 employees on seven campuses to receive COVID-19 vaccinations for the autumn semester.
Earlier this week, the school announced, “As of now, everyone, irrespective of vaccination status, must wear a mask indoors while on Campus.”
The Vaccine mandate is being questioned by a gaggle of eight students who argued in the Court papers filed, “They have a constitutional right to bodily integrity, autonomy, and of medical treatment choice within the context of a Vaccination mandate.”
They seek an injunction from the Apex Court averting the University from enforcing the mandate. Seven of the scholars qualify for a religious exemption.
Over the past fortnight, Vaccine mandates have become a very hot topic.
On Friday, the United Airlines declared that it would become the first major U.S. Airline to acquire vaccination for its workers. Facebook, Google, Tyson Foods and Microsoft are among the other companies to announce the vaccine mandate.
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