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Daniel Medwed On 1905 Cambridge Case
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- There is a very famous Supreme Court precedent on the books, a 1905 case that had facts that came from right here in Massachusetts.
The city of Cambridge imposed a smallpox vaccine requirement.
And then would, it require a $5 fine for someone who was unable or unwilling to be vaccinated.
That case went to the Supreme Court and the city of Cambridge was supported.
So it's possible that this case could end up in the Supreme Court.
- [Man] So we may see history repeating itself?
- Yes, past is prolonged.
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