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Federal Judge Grants Relief for Soldiers Denied Religious Exemptions From COVID-19 Vaccine

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Federal Judge Grants Relief for Soldiers Denied Religious Exemptions From COVID-19 Vaccine
A soldier watches a colleague receive his COVID-19 vaccination from Army Preventive Medicine personnel in Fort Knox, Ky., on Sept. 9, 2021. Jon Cherry/Getty Images
Jana J. Pruet
By Jana J. Pruet
12/23/2022Updated: 12/23/2022
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A Texas federal judge has granted relief for six U.S. Army soldiers and four U.S. Military Academy West Point cadets who were denied requests for religious accommodation from receiving the mandated COVID-19 vaccine.

Judge James Wesley Hendrix on Wednesday ordered the preliminary injunction that prohibits the U.S. Army from taking any disciplinary, punitive, or separation measures against the service members in the case. (pdf)
Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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