Supreme Court to consider Biden's vaccine requirements as Omicron cases surge
CBSN
Washington — As the nation continues to battle the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the Supreme Court is convening Friday for a special session to weigh disputes over whether President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine requirements for health care workers and large companies can be implemented.
The rules were announced by Mr. Biden in September and issued in November as part of efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic, which is poised to enter its third year. The requirements have since been subject to a slew of lawsuits brought by Republican-led states, business associations and companies, which argue the Biden administration overstepped its authority in imposing them.
The legal battles over the two policies arrived at the Supreme Court through emergency requests last month, and the court moved to swiftly schedule oral arguments.
