Public Health Authority
Case Updates
July 29, 2022
Case updates this week:

Monday, July 25: The Fifth Circuit ruled in favor of Texas officials, vacating a district court’s injunction blocking the state from prohibiting government entities from imposing mask mandate.

Tuesday, July 26: A group of parents in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against the LA Public Health Department over its plans to bring back an indoor mask mandate in schools.

Wednesday, July 27: A Texas state appellate court upheld San Antonio Independent School District’s authority to mandate its workers get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Wednesday, July 27: A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Air Force, requiring it not to act against service members who submitted COVID-19 vaccination religious exemptions until litigation is finished. 
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