The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) has filed a petition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. v. Alberto Carvalho. The case involves a vaccine mandate imposed by the Los Angeles Unified School District. NCLA argues that the Ninth Circuit incorrectly applied legal precedent in upholding the mandate.
The petition contends that the appellate court’s ruling conflicts with established legal standards and calls for the Supreme Court to clarify the proper application of those precedents in cases involving vaccine requirements.
**Why this matters**
The Supreme Court’s decision on whether to hear this case could have significant implications for how vaccine mandates are evaluated legally, particularly in educational settings. A ruling could affect the balance between public health policies and individual rights, shaping future challenges to similar mandates nationwide.