Court Fight Over Shot-or-Test Mandate Ends With Suits’ Dismissal

A federal appeals court has dismissed litigation over the Biden administration’s controversial shot-or-test rule for large U.S. businesses.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit threw out the suits on Friday granting a request made by the U.S. after the Supreme Court blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration measure from taking effect.

The high court’s majority had made clear it believed the rule exceeded OSHA’s authority and that those challenging it were likely to prevail.

Those suing included a coalition of Republican attorneys general, as well as business and religious organizations, many of whom filed papers backing ...