New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill repealing the state’s religious exemption from vaccination requirements. “[O]ur first job is to protect the public health,” he explained.
The largest outbreak of measles in the United States in more than 25 years has led lawmakers in multiple states to rethink religious exemptions from vaccination mandates.
The New York State Senate today by a 60-0 vote passed a bill protecting the right of workers to wear religious attire, including head coverings, to the workplace.
In Kentucky, a judge allowed a school district to continue enforcing its ban on unvaccinated students attending school functions during a chicken pox outbreak.
The New York General Assembly has passed a workplace religious attire bill several years in a row, including again last week. But this year it is expected go further.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.