This archive report was first published on 11 September 2021.
On September 10, 2021, President Biden announced sweeping new vaccine mandates that affect most federal employees, contractors, healthcare workers, and companies with 100 or more employees. The move was aimed at turning the tide on the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed 650,000 Americans.
However, the mandates have deepened the nation's political divisions over coronavirus vaccinations and government power. Republican governors, including those from South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, have vowed to challenge the constitutionality of the rules in court.
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina said he would fight Mr. Biden and his party
