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What’s Next in the Case Against the Department of Defense
Liberty Counsel ^ | 10/18/2021 | Liberty Counsel

Posted on 10/18/2021 2:33:36 PM PDT by ducttape45

Liberty Counsel filed a class action lawsuit Oct. 15, 2021, against Joseph R. Biden, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security on behalf of members from all branches of the military, federal employees and federal civilian contractors. The lawsuit is regarding unlawful COVID vaccine mandates that result in dishonorable discharge or termination of employment if refused.

Since this has been filed as a class action lawsuit, people have been inquiring about joining or being named in the suit. That option is not yet available as certification of the class action is still pending.

Until then, Liberty Counsel motioned for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction on behalf of the plaintiffs "against the Defendants’ enforcement of the unconscionable, unconstitutional, and unlawful Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate that all United States Armed Forces service members, civilian federal contractors accept or receive a COVID-19 vaccination in violation of their sincerely held religious beliefs."

Why are the TRO and preliminary injunction needed in this case?

Equitable in nature, both TROs and preliminary injunctions are court orders requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action. They can be issued by the judge early in a lawsuit to stop the defendant from continuing his or her course of action to prevent possible injustice and irreparable harm to the plaintiff. It is an extraordinary remedy that courts utilize in special cases to alter or maintain the status quo, depending on the circumstances.

In this case, a TRO or preliminary injunction could put a temporary halt on vaccine mandates nationwide for the three categories of plaintiffs named in the lawsuit: military, federal employees and federal contractors.

Liberty Counsel has stated that injunctive relief is appropriate. The plaintiffs are likely to succeed on the merits of their Religious Freedom of Restoration Act and First Amendment claims against the Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate, as well as the claim that the mandate violates the EUA provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

"An injunction against Biden and his administration would apply nationally to all three categories in the lawsuit—everyone in the military, federal workers and federal civilian contractors," says Mat Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel. "A win on Count One [upholding provisions under the Emergency Use Authorization law] will impact everyone nationwide to have the option to accept or refuse the shots."


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; US: Indiana
KEYWORDS: anthonyfauci; covidstooges; obamacare; vaccinemandates
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To: ducttape45

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41 posted on 10/18/2021 6:07:21 PM PDT by TianaHighrider (God bless President Trump. Prayers for PDJT and his loyal supporters.)
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To: Gene Eric

Yes indeed... the hired by and Pfired pentagon mil types who aid their “contracting”.

So sick of this crapola. Mil-industrial- and now medical COMPLEX Eisenhower warned about. We never learned.

Pfizer’s marketing plan is and was to make the fedgov their business “partner” so they can be “sole source” vendor for large contracts... like.... vaccines they didn’t pay a cent to develop.... or to deliver. Imagine the margins made.


42 posted on 10/18/2021 6:49:43 PM PDT by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: sauropod
Can the military join a union?

A federal worker can.

Can the military speak at a political rally in uniform?

A federal worker can.

Does the military have a 401k?

A federal worker does.

Does the military have to reach a certain rank to keep his job?

A federal worker does not.

Does the military have their retirement benefits messed with?

A federal worker does not.

Military is not the same as a federal employee.

43 posted on 10/18/2021 6:55:01 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (add a dab of lavender in milk, leave town with an orange and pretend you're laughing with it)
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To: John S Mosby

Yup, a nice deal Pfizer arranged for a cut of the humungous defense budget.


44 posted on 10/18/2021 7:10:26 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Why are you arguing with me about this here? I know what I know, so just knock it off ok? It’s not important.


45 posted on 10/18/2021 7:45:16 PM PDT by ducttape45 ("Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people." Proverbs 14:34)
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To: ducttape45
Because you are wrong.

And no one can be allowed to be wrong on the internet.

It violates all the rules.

46 posted on 10/18/2021 7:53:13 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (add a dab of lavender in milk, leave town with an orange and pretend you're laughing with it)
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To: ducttape45

Liberty Counsel has a great record representing plaintiffs in lawsuits against government agencies; even better against school districts. They don’t charge their clients, and rely on contributions and legal fees in cases they win; and they win almost all of them.


47 posted on 10/18/2021 8:37:23 PM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: ducttape45

Lock BiXiden and his top level minions up.


48 posted on 10/18/2021 9:19:01 PM PDT by Paladin2 (Critical Marx Theory is The SOLUTION....)
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To: ducttape45

Thank you, this is excellent news!

Please keep me on your ping list.


49 posted on 10/19/2021 9:03:41 AM PDT by boxlunch (Texas: 10th Amendment/nullification or Texit? PS The MSM are complicit in war against us.)
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To: adorno

“And, those that violate the constitution, should be punished,...”

It is my understanding that one must prevail in their initial case, otherwise what basis is there for punishing anyone? Of what are they to be found guilty should your first complaint be found wanting?

However, should the court find in your favor, that ruling forms the basis for follow-on criminal and/or civil filings against the involved parties.


50 posted on 10/19/2021 10:41:22 AM PDT by HKMk23 (The right of freedom of religion shall not be derogated even if the life of the nation is at stake.)
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To: Babsig
Trust me. There are many lawsuits being filed or going to be.

I fear if you expect the Supreme's to help you, you are going to be severely disappointed.

51 posted on 10/19/2021 5:52:07 PM PDT by itsahoot (Many Republicans are secretly Democrats, no Democrats are secretly Republicans. Dan Bongino.)
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