VACCINE MANDATE BLOCK A federal judge in Ohio has expanded the reach of his
injunction barring the Air Force from taking action against any service members —
active, Guard and Reserve — who have been denied religious exemptions for being
vaccinated against COVID-19. Southern District of Ohio Judge Matthew McFarland’s July
27 order will stand until the case, Doster v. Kendall, is decided, or a higher court
overturns the ruling. McFarland's earlier order was for two weeks. Read more about the
original order at