Del Bigtree and Leslie Manookian celebrate the passage of a groundbreaking law that bans medical mandates across the state, ensuring no one can be forced into medical interventions to live a normal life. This is a monumental win for personal liberty!

In an exclusive interview, Del Bigtree, host of The HighWire, and Leslie Manookian, a leading advocate for medical freedom, discussed Idaho’s sweeping new legislation, described as one of the most comprehensive bills of its kind. “This is power to the people,” Bigtree declared, reading key provisions of the law:

- Section 1: No business in Idaho can refuse service, products, or access to venues based on whether a person has received a medical intervention.

-Section 4: Schools cannot mandate medical interventions for attendance or employment, aligning with Idaho’s Parental Rights Act.

- Section 5: Unless required by federal law, no state, county, or local government can force anyone to receive a medical intervention.

Manookian, emotional yet resolute, shared, “It’s unbelievable how far we’ve come. This law paves the way for the rest of the country.” She credited thousands of Idahoans, legislators like Rep. Rob Beiswanger and Rep. Josh Tanner, and advocates like Misty Carlefeldt and Sarah Clendenin for their tireless efforts. “This was a team effort,” she emphasized.

Why was this law needed? Manookian explained that despite Idaho’s strong religious exemptions, COVID exposed vulnerabilities. “People lost their minds,” she said, recounting how her 82-year-old father was escorted out of a grocery store for not wearing a mask due to a heart condition. “You couldn’t go to restaurants, gyms, or event centers without showing papers. We needed to protect the fundamental right to direct our own medical choices.”

The law’s scope is deliberately broad, covering any medical intervention—vaccines, masks, tests, chips, or devices. “Anything forced on or into your body to live a normal life is prohibited,” Manookian clarified. Bigtree called it “landmark legislation” that sets a new standard for freedom.

Reflecting on the impact of COVID, Manookian noted it was a wake-up call. “We couldn’t have passed this before COVID,” she admitted. The crisis exposed government overreach and vaccine injuries, with over 12,000 reports to VAERS in Idaho alone. “Legislators now get it viscerally,” she said, pointing to the House’s 47-23 and Senate’s 21-14 votes as proof of shifted perspectives.

Bigtree underscored the silver lining: “COVID woke people up. Legislators saw the truth—that we must make these choices for ourselves.” Idaho’s law is a beacon for other states, proving that grassroots activism and truth can triumph.

Join the fight for medical freedom! Share this post, contact your legislators, and demand laws that protect your rights. As Manookian said, “This is about ensuring every person’s most basic human right.” Let’s keep the momentum going!

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