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Arizona First State To Sue Biden Administration Over Vaccine Mandate
The state of Arizona has sued the Biden-Harris Administration over the “egregious” coronavirus vaccine mandate, which Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich argues violates the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause by discriminating against U.S. citizens as illegal immigrants in federal law enforcement’s custody are not subordinate to the same vaccine mandates.
“In a nutshell: unauthorized aliens will not be subject to any vaccination requirements even when released directly into the United States… while roughly a hundred million U.S. citizens will be subject to unprecedented vaccination requirements,” Brnovich told a federal district court in Arizona in a 14-page filed complaint. “This reflects an unmistakable — and unconstitutional — brand of favoritism in favor of unauthorized aliens.”
The complaint continues:
Specifically, the Biden Administration has disclaimed any COVID-19 vaccination requirement for unauthorized aliens, even those being released directly into the United States. Although the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) offers vaccination to aliens it apprehends unlawfully entering the United States, it does not insist that they be vaccinated—even if they are being released into the U.S., rather than being immediately deported.
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The upshot is that aliens unlawfully crossing into the United States are not bound by any federal vaccination requirement whatsoever. Their rights to choose to be vaccinated—or not—command the unadulterated respect of Defendants. Those of U.S. citizens: not so much. The same Administration that would not dream of infringing upon the right of unauthorized aliens to choose whether to be vaccinated (or not), has no equivalent regard for the rights of United States citizens.
Brnovich asked the court to render the mandate unconstitutional. The mandate forces mid to large-sized businesses and federal employees and contractors to be vaccinated. The mandate is enforced by a $14,000 fine per violation.
“The Biden Administration is once again flouting our laws and precedents to push their radical agenda,” Brnovich tweeted. “There can be no serious or scientific discussion about containing the spread of COVID-19 that doesn’t begin at our southern border.”