Back Pay Over Vax Mandate Is Equitable Relief, Justices Hear

By Ganesh Setty · January 30, 2026, 7:04 PM EST

A U.S. Air Force reservist told the U.S. Supreme Court this week that equitable relief under a religious freedom law should extend to his back pay claim related to his refusal...

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Case Information

Case Title

Michael Poffenbarger, Petitioner v. Troy E. Meink, Secretary of the Air Force, et al.

Case Number

25-448

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

2440 Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

October 14, 2025