The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that schools can now force vaccinate children without their parents’ consent, even if it’s against the wishes of their families.
In a shocking blow to parental rights and informed consent, the court has ruled that school medical staff cannot be held accountable for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a child without parental permission.
The decision, rooted in the controversial PREP Act, has sparked outrage among advocates for medical freedom and parental rights.
The ruling has now given the green light for forced vaccinations of children against their parents’ wishes.
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld a lower court ruling, shielding school staff from liability under the PREP Act.
A minor, J.H., was vaccinated at Miller School in Waldoboro, Maine, in November 2021 without parental consent.
The court dismissed claims of battery, negligence, and emotional distress, citing immunity for “covered persons” under the PREP Act.
Legal experts and advocates warn that the ruling sets a dangerous precedent, eroding fundamental rights to informed consent and parental decision-making.
The erosion of parental rights in the public school system
In November 2021, J.H., a minor attending Miller School in Waldoboro, Maine, was administered a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19