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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAppeals court upholds Indiana University's vaccine mandate
Source: Associated Press
Appeals court upholds Indiana Universitys vaccine mandate
By CASEY SMITH and TOM DAVIES
August 2, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Indiana University can proceed with its plan to require students and employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19, in what is the highest court decision regarding college immunization mandates.
The Chicago-based appeals court upheld an Indiana district court judges ruling that found that the university was acting reasonably in pursuing public health and safety for its campus communities.
Both courts rejected a request by eight IU students who sought to block the requirement while they challenge its legality, claiming that it would violate their constitutional rights by forcing them to receive unwanted medical treatment.
The policy makes vaccination a condition of attending the university, and students who dont want to get vaccinated can also seek ample educational opportunities elsewhere, according to the appeals court ruling. Still, the vaccination policy allows exemptions on religious and medical grounds, which the court said provides constitutional accommodations for those who qualify.
Once again, the court has affirmed our legitimate public health interest in assuring the safety of our students, faculty and staff and we are excited to welcome our community back for the fall semester, the university said in a statement Monday.
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By CASEY SMITH and TOM DAVIES
August 2, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Indiana University can proceed with its plan to require students and employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19, in what is the highest court decision regarding college immunization mandates.
The Chicago-based appeals court upheld an Indiana district court judges ruling that found that the university was acting reasonably in pursuing public health and safety for its campus communities.
Both courts rejected a request by eight IU students who sought to block the requirement while they challenge its legality, claiming that it would violate their constitutional rights by forcing them to receive unwanted medical treatment.
The policy makes vaccination a condition of attending the university, and students who dont want to get vaccinated can also seek ample educational opportunities elsewhere, according to the appeals court ruling. Still, the vaccination policy allows exemptions on religious and medical grounds, which the court said provides constitutional accommodations for those who qualify.
Once again, the court has affirmed our legitimate public health interest in assuring the safety of our students, faculty and staff and we are excited to welcome our community back for the fall semester, the university said in a statement Monday.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/health-courts-education-indiana-coronavirus-pandemic-eb1408814f3d3c7921fa371675f8c617
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Appeals court upholds Indiana University's vaccine mandate (Original Post)
Eugene
Aug 2021
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'students who don't want to get vaccinated can also seek "ample educational opportunities" elsewhere
elleng
Aug 2021
#1
Unanimous and all-GOP 7th Circuit panel (Reagan, Trump, Trump) makes quick work
LetMyPeopleVote
Aug 2021
#3
elleng
(130,740 posts)1. 'students who don't want to get vaccinated can also seek "ample educational opportunities" elsewhere
Tomconroy
(7,611 posts)2. That's a pretty big story. IU enforcing a vaccine mandate and kicking
Serious legal ass to do it.
LetMyPeopleVote
(144,928 posts)3. Unanimous and all-GOP 7th Circuit panel (Reagan, Trump, Trump) makes quick work
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)4. This will save lives
To hell with all anti-vaxxers.