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U.S. Navy Settles Lawsuit Over Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccine Refusals

Jul 25, 2024, 01:40 PM

The U.S. Navy has reached a significant settlement with sailors who were denied religious accommodations for the COVID-19 vaccine. This settlement, announced by First Liberty Institute and Hacker Stephens LLP in Ft. Worth, TX, will allow servicemembers to have their records cleaned, ensuring that their refusal of the vaccine does not impact their careers. Thousands of service members are affected by this settlement, which marks a victory for the U.S. Navy SEALs involved in the class action lawsuit.