Biden’s Shot-or-Test Rule Questioned by Skeptical Chief Justice
- Justices are hearing challenges to Biden’s vaccine policies
- Supreme Court arguments come as U.S. sees omicron cases surge
Chief Justice John Roberts
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Chief Justice John Roberts sharply questioned the Biden administration’s multifaceted approach to boosting Covid-19 vaccinations across U.S. workplaces during arguments before the Supreme Court Friday, suggesting it should mainly be states’ responsibility.
Roberts said that “it’s a little hard to accept the idea that” rules calling for vaccinations are particular to any one federal agency because several are involved. He cited the shot-or-test rule for large employers, the vaccine mandates for federal contractors, and the shot requirement for workers in facilities that receive government health-care funds.