Supreme Court Shuts Door On New York Health Workers' Vaccine Suit
Justices Gorsuch, Thomas and Alito dissented in June; the full court refused rehearing on September 4, ending Doe v. Hochul for good.
- Docket No. 24-1015: John Doe and fellow health workers sued Governor Kathy Hochul over mandate.
- Justices Gorsuch, Thomas and Alito dissented when the Court denied certiorari on June 29, 2026.
- Liberty Counsel's Mathew Staver sought rehearing July 23; the Court denied it September 4, 2026.
Why it matters: Three dissents fell one short of four; New York's authority over health workers' conscience stands unchecked.
Supreme Court docket No. 24-1015 (Doe v. Hochul) ↗ · Sep 4, 20269/4/26