Air Force Tells Justices Not To Hear COVID Vax Back Pay Case

By Ganesh Setty · January 15, 2026, 8:27 PM EST

The U.S. Air Force urged the U.S. Supreme Court to not hear a reservist's bid for back pay after he refused to follow its now-overturned COVID-19 vaccine mandate on religious grounds,...

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Case Information

Case Title

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

Case Number

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

2440 Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

October 14, 2025

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