Georgia judge halts federal contractor vaccine mandate nationwide
…Plaintiffs, comprised of the States of Georgia, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, Utah and West Virginia [ Injunction, Order ]
… U.S. District Judge Stan Baker issued a preliminary injunction
… against enforcing the nationwide vaccine requirement
…Gov. Brian Kemp along with Attorney General Chris Carr joined a coalition of six other states
… “The Court acknowledges the tragic toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought throughout the nation and the globe,”
… “However, even in times of crisis this Court must preserve the rule of law and ensure
… that all branches of government act within the bounds of their constitutionally granted authorities.”
… Last week, a federal judge in Kentucky also blocked the mandate
… The decision was cited by Baker in his ruling
… about 60% of Americans are fully vaccinated — a number that has stalled
… “the Court ORDERS that Defendants are ENJOINED … from enforcing the vaccine mandate for federal contractors and subcontractors in all covered contracts in any state or territory of the United States of America” [ Injunction, Conclusion ]