Even after mandate lifted, unvaccinated sailors claim they’re being punished for their religious beliefs

A new brief filed in federal court alleges that the U.S. Navy continues to punish and discriminate against more than 4,000 unvaccinated Navy personnel based on their religious beliefs–even after the Department of Defense rescinded the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Even after mandate lifted, unvaccinated sailors claim they’re being punished for their religious beliefs