Amish in New York

Amish in New York total about 26,300 persons as of 2026, owning an estimated 150,000 acres of farmland.

Amish elementary schools were fined more than $100,000 for admitting students who exercised a religious objection to vaccine mandates. Big Pharma lobbyists obtained thr repeal of the religious exemption in New York and three other Democrat-controlled States,

Amish families are considering moving to Pennsylvania if their legal challenge to the elimination from vaccination in New York fails:

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If the challenge ultimately fails, attorneys for the Amish confirmed to the outlet that some members of the community could leave New York, possibly relocating to Pennsylvania, which is currently battling a measles outbreak.

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