© Getty Getty The Biden administration is reportedly working on a national vaccine passport program. The scheme will enable people to prove they have received a coronavirus vaccination in order to enter some private venues and businesses. Possession of a vaccine … Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order pdf icon[PDF – 11 pages] on January 29, 2021 requiring the wearing of masks by travelers and operators. In this order, the CDC states that they have the authority to create such an order, … Read More
As inoculations against COVID-19 continue across the country, more governors and state legislatures are taking action to prevent vaccination from being a requirement to access certain goods and services. © (GRANT HINDSLEY/AFP via Getty Images) A patient receives a card showing … Read More
Ten states have enacted 11 laws with prohibitions on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, according to a July 29 report from the National Academy for State Health Policy. In seven of these states, the governor has already signed the bills. In three states, … Read More
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced restrictions on the ground transportation of illegal migrants in federal custody who could spread COVID-19 around Texas communities. Pictured: Abbott speaks during a border security briefing at the Texas State Capitol on July 10, 2021, … Read More
WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will try to move toward passage of a $1 trillion infrastructure bill on Sunday, as Republicans struggle to heal a rift within their ranks that has inhibited party efforts to amend the … Read More
While there is legislative precedent for vaccine mandates, other strategies could help U.S. states achieve widespread vaccination for COVID-19. The legal precedent for mandatory vaccinations dates back to a 1905 Supreme Court case after a smallpox outbreak in Massachusetts. In this Q&A … Read More