Western Michigan Settles With Athletes Over Vaccine Mandate

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In an agreement filed in court Monday, Western Michigan University and 16 WSU athletes allowed U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney to enter a permanent injunction against Western's vaccination requirements for the athletes, according to a statement from the athlete's attorney as reported by The Detroit News.

The athletes had sought a vaccine exemption on religious grounds but were ignored or denied their requests, prompting the lawsuit. The athletes had argued they are “devoted Christian people” who believe that the Bible and their faith preclude them from getting a COVID-19 shot.

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