(AP) — A U.S. judge has denied an attempt by seven employees to stop Hawaiian Airlines from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine policy. The airline required U.S-based employees to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1, while allowing requests for accommodations based on disabilities or religious beliefs. The group of employees accuse the airline of discrimination and retaliation. U.S. Judge Jill Otake says the employees made a choice not to get vaccinated and that a loss of employment isn’t irreparable harm. One of the plaintiffs is a flight attendant who believes her body is a “temple of the Holy Spirit and that God has directed her not to take the vaccine.”

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