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Appeals court dismisses state police union lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

It challenged Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order that requires everyone in high-risk settings to get vaccinated.

News 12 Staff

Feb 12, 2022, 11:18 AM

Updated 1,013 days ago

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An appeals court dismissed a lawsuit by the state police union over a state COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
It challenged Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order that requires everyone in high-risk settings to get vaccinated.
In a statement, the PBA says the dismissal of the complaint will lead to layoffs and a decline in public safety.
Murphy's office applauds the decision.