The Network examined whether states and Washington, D.C., have criminal statutes to address individuals who impede public health officials’ duties with such behavior. This 50-state resource outlines these statutes.
Overview State v. Riggin (Supreme Court of North Dakota, May 20, 2021): Riggin was charged with violating North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s executive order requiring the…
Overview Does v. Mills (U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit, October 19, 2021): The 1st Circuit refused to temporarily halt enforcement of a Maine law…
Overview Geerlings v. Tredyffrin/Easttown School District (U.S. District Court, E.D. Pa., Sept. 27, 2021): A federal district court refused to prohibit enforcement of an order…
Overview CVS Pharmacy, Inc. v. Bostwick (Supreme Court of Arizona, Sept. 1, 2021): After a lower court declined to dismiss a southern Arizona hospital’s allegation…
Overview In Re: Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming Devices Products Liability Litigation v. 3M Company (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Aug. 16, 2021): Plaintiffs,…
Public and private employers across the U.S. are considering the potential for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their workforces, especially among health care workers. This resource examines the likelihood of employer vaccine mandates.
Overview Where Do We Go Berkeley v. California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) (U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal., Sept. 27, 2021): Plaintiffs, 11 people experiencing homelessness…
Overview Melendez v. City of New York (U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, Oct. 28, 2021): The 2nd Circuit upheld a New York City law…
Overview Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee (U.S. Supreme Court, July 1, 2021): In a 6-3 Opinion authored by Justice Alito, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges…
This document provides guidance concerning the impact of the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act on hospital implementation of COVID-19 crisis standards of care related to patient screenings, stabilizations, or transfers.
Overview State of Florida v. Becerra, et al. (U.S. District Court, M.D. Florida, Tampa Division, June 18, 2021): A Florida federal court prevented enforcement of…
