Federal Judge Nixes Vax Mandate Across Nation

Dec. 8, 2021

A federal judge in Georgia granted a nationwide preliminary injunction order preventing the Biden administration from implementing its mandate requiring federal contractors to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

The suit was brought by the Associated Builders and Contractors along with the states of Alabama, Idaho, Georgia, Kansas, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia.

“ABC’s participation in the case was essential to nationwide and construction industry relief, which would otherwise have been limited to the states that sued,” said Ben Brubeck, ABC VP, regulatory, labor and state affairs, in a prepared statement. “This is a big win in removing compliance hurdles for the construction industry, which is facing economic challenges, such as a workforce shortage of 430,000, rising materials prices and supply chain issues. ABC continues to support vaccinations and encourages members to use its COVID-19 vaccination toolkit, resources and guidance for federal contractors to keep workers safe on construction jobsites.”