The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit against Los Angeles schools over a COVID-era vaccine mandate, stating that the mandate may be reinstated, and workers could move forward with the case. The court also acknowledged the argument that the COVID-19 vaccine may not effectively prevent the spread of the disease.
Key Points
The court recognized the argument that the COVID-19 vaccine may not effectively prevent the spread of the disease.
LAUSD's pattern of withdrawing and reinstating vaccination policies kept the case alive.
California was the first state to issue a statewide stay-at-home order during the pandemic.
Pros
The lawsuit against the vaccine mandate received new life after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
Workers are allowed to move forward with the case against Los Angeles schools' vaccine mandate.
Cons
The situation creates uncertainty for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) workers regarding potential future vaccine mandates.