On September 23, 2021, a set of firefighter/EMS employees of the City of Naperville filed a lawsuit challenging unconstitutional vaccine mandates. The plaintiffs, represented by Jonathan Lubin, allege that the policy of forcing paramedics to vaccinate is unconstitutional in that it:
Violates their substantive due process rights to make their own private medical decisions;
Was signed by the governor without any authority under Illinois law; and
Ignores scientific and medical realities.
Plaintiffs are a group of heroes who have risked their lives time and time again from the beginning of the pandemic through today. Now, the governor is trying to scapegoat these heroes, despite the consensus of the scientific community, and in violation of the law.