We The Patriots USA, Inc. v. Hochul
Application for injunctive relief denied on December 13, 2021
Issue
Whether New York State Health Regulation " 2.61 violates the free exercise clause of the First Amendment by requiring employers to terminate healthcare workers who refuse a vaccine because of their religious beliefs but allows employers the unfettered ability to keep healthcare workers who refuse a vaccine because of a medical condition.
Nov 1, 2021Application (21A125) for injunctive relief, submitted to Justice Sotomayor.
Nov 3, 2021Response to application (21A125) requested by Justice Sotomayor, due Wednesday, November 10, by 4 p.m.
Nov 9, 2021Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, et al.Nov 10, 2021Response to application from respondents Kathleen Hochul, et al. filed.Dec 6, 2021Motion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Public Health Associations and Scholars of Public Health.Dec 13, 2021Application (21A125) referred to the Court.
Dec 13, 2021Application (21A125) denied by the Court. Justice Thomas, Justice Alito, and Justice Gorsuch would grant the application.
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