The judge found that Obamacare's coverage requirement violates religious freedom.
. The plaintiffs expressed disapproval of not only the drug mandate but also the drug itself. The document stated one plaintiff"is also a Christian, and he is therefore unwilling to purchase health insurance that subsidizes abortifacient contraception or PrEP drugs that encourage homosexual behavior or intravenous drug use."
O'Connor, who was nominated by former president George W. Bush in 2007, sided with the plaintiffs, finding the mandate to be in violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The judge also claimed the government's Preventive Services Task Force did not successfully argue why employers are required to subsidize PrEP, despite the drug
without adequate insurance coverage."Defendants outline a generalized policy to combat the spread of HIV, but they provide no evidence connecting that policy to employers," O'Connor said,"nor do they provide evidence distinguishing potential religious exemptions from existing secular exemptions.", writing,"Preventing HIV is a public health imperative and should be a priority for all companies. Efforts to deny coverage pose a threat to public health and safety.
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