Preliminary Injunction Denied In Texas’ Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Suit

Mealey's (October 31, 2022, 2:38 PM EDT) -- GALVESTON, Texas — Texas failed to show imminent harm stemming from an executive order requiring federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as guidance has since been issued directing agencies not to enforce vaccine requirements, a federal judge in that state ruled, denying the state’s motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit arguing that the vaccine mandate infringes on “individual liberties, principles of federalism and separation of powers, and the rule of law” (Texas v. Joseph R. Biden, et al., No. 21-309, S.D. Texas)....