The fingerprints of unvaccinated school teachers in New York City who lost their jobs due to their vaccine status have allegedly been sent to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) flagged with a “problem code.” These “problem code” flags in the FBI files on the fired teachers could impact their ability to obtain future employment.1
According to the attorney representing the teachers who were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine:
When the city puts these problem codes on employees who have been terminated because of their unconstitutional policies, not only do they have this flag in their files, but their fingerprints are sent with that flag to the FBI and the New York Criminal Justice Services, so it impacts their ongoing ability to get employment at other places.2
New York City’s vaccine mandate forced approximately 148,000 public school staff to receive COVID shots by Oct. 4, 2021 or be placed on administrative leave. While the vaccine mandate provided for religious and medical exemptions, it did not allow for the option to test for past or current infection instead of receiving the shots.3 In practice, however, all vaccine exemption requests were denied and only 10 percent were granted after an appeal.4
“Why Is My Fingerprint Being Sent to the FBI?”
A veteran teacher of 15 years who was fired for not getting the controversial vaccine asked:
This is both outrageous and infuriating because my first question to the government or whatever, is basically, what did I do? What kind of criminal activity did I participate besides denying something that I felt that was right for me? Religiously, mentally, I just didn’t want anything experimental on my body, so what criminal activity does that persist? I don’t understand. Like with why am I being flagged? Why is my fingerprint being sent to the FBI?5
The media was alerted to what happened to the fired teachers when investigative journalist Betsy Combier wrote an affidavit in which she noted that the fingerprints of unvaccinated teachers were marked with a “problem code” and sent to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Combier explained that when a teacher did not comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the Department of Education (DOE) put a problem code in their personnel file… 6
When the DOE puts a problem code in the employee’s personnel file, it also places a flag on the employee’s fingerprints, which is then sent to the national databases at both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Division of Criminal Justice Services.7
Combier further pointed out that once a teacher provided proof of vaccination, the problem code was taken off their personnel file. New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams has denied that unvaccinated teachers had their personnel files marked with problem codes.
According to Mary Holland, JD, lead counsel for the Children’s Health Defense the “problem codes” could have a significant negative impact on the teachers’ ability to get another job as it is the same code used for someone accused of molesting, raping or injuring a child.8
Mayor Adams lifted the COVID vaccine mandate for public employees in early February 2023, but the 1,780 fired city workers did not automatically get their jobs back. City workers fired due to their COVID vaccine status are forced to reapply for their jobs and will not receive backpay if rehired.9
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Click here to view References:1 Hill B. Fingerprints of unvaccinated NYC teachers reportedly sent to FBI with ‘problem codes’: ‘Invasion of privacy’. Fox News Feb. 14, 2023.
2 Ibid.
3 New York City teachers must be vaccinated by today or face unpaid leave. NPR Oct. 4, 2021.
4 Children’s Health Defense. CHD Calls for Congressional Investigation After New York City Places ‘Problem Codes’ in Files of Unvaccinated Teachers. The Defender Mar. 1, 2023.
5 Hill B. Fingerprints of unvaccinated NYC teachers reportedly sent to FBI with ‘problem codes’: ‘Invasion of privacy’. Fox News Feb. 14, 2023.
6 Ibid.
7 Campanile C. NYC teachers who refused COVID vaccine slapped with ‘scarlet letter’ in personnel files: lawyer. New York Post Feb. 14, 2023.
8 Children’s Health Defense. CHD Calls for Congressional Investigation After New York City Places ‘Problem Codes’ in Files of Unvaccinated Teachers. The Defender Mar. 1, 2023.
9 Ibid.
14 Responses
No doubt that WHO already has them. What an invasion of privacy.
I have no doubt that the fingerprints were sent to the FBI. We are now living in a socialist/communist country. The justice system has become so corrupt that Blind Justice has truly become blind!
As hospitals nationwide now push a similar patient code for everyone whom did not get the covid vaccine, as well as other similar codes if you don’t take every possible vaccine available. They don’t actually need the fbi anymore, fascism is here.
This is very dangerous! We can not allow such intimidation.We know where it will lead to:more tyranny as we saw during the so called pandemic or plandemic as I call it. The covid crisis was created so that the a bulk of the population would be poisoned by the covid vaccine which btw violated the Nuremberg laws because people were not properly informed as to what they were taking. They were first scared thanks to propaganda and then lied when told it was safe and effective. Did anyone notice the censorship that happened whenever anyone tried to speak out against the danger of the vaccine,which by the way is not a vaccine but gene altering substance consisting of nanoparticles and toxic chemicals. And what would be the reason for the censorship? To hide from people the true purpose of the covid vaccine-to reduce the population. Wake up people,stop being sheep or you can expect worse things to come.
Also,how were fingerprints sent to the FBI? Are all teachers fingerprinted when they are hired? I never heard of this. While it might seem like a good idea for safety reasons we can see how it is now being used for evil purposes!
This is fear porn. I thought you were above this type of article since the NTY has that covered.
Every teacher has their fingerprints on file so what is the big deal?
Even though a judge ruled that city workers couldn’t be mandated with the toxic jabs Gov Hochul and State health department commissioner are still appealing the decision–even now, after all we know about their harm! Thats how psychotic these politicians are. Adams is another tool unfit for office.
I think if the ACLU is what it claims to be,(a group supposed to stand for citizens right) they should step in and take action. If not ,surely there are law firms that should do a Class Action suit, pro/bono. After all the lies about natural immunity,and side effects that have been proven to cause life long disability or death . It has a death rate equal to seasonal flu, and neither was the VAX, Safe not Effect.
Your Biden Admin at work, he also wants to do away with your medicare advantage system so the government can track your health thru using Medicare that is owned by the government instead of private companies like BCBS and UHC. He and the Dems claim that republican leaders want to raise taxes and take away health coverage. If that be true why did Lying Joe just cut medicare payments to doctors from 4 1/2 % to 2 1/2% ? All this does is cause more doctors and hospitals to accept medicare or give you minimal treatment.
Children Health Defense is fighting for the vaccine free. And should get back $.
Don’t count on ACLU!
“September 2, 2021
Do vaccine mandates violate civil liberties? Some who have refused vaccination claim as much.
We disagree.
At the ACLU, we are not shy about defending civil liberties, even when they are very unpopular. But we see no civil liberties problem with requiring Covid-19 vaccines in most circumstances.”
They fired the wrong people.
Fire Mayor Eric Adams
VOTE!
When others try to play God and believe that they are entitled above everyone else, this is the mayhem and hell that ensues!!! May God help us. May God help us. May God help us!
Vaccine free teachers are a dangerous?
MOVE OUT OF NY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barney – I expect teachers to have their fingerprints on file. The big deal is when SOME are red flagged for not taking an experimental medical product. Best to read the entire piece before commenting; in the interest of transparency and truth.
Why will my email not be published?