Supreme Court Rejects Church's Challenge To California's Coronavirus Rules
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's liberal bloc in a 5-4 decision issued late Friday. The lawsuit had argued that the state's limits on attendance discriminated against religion.
by Colin Dwyer
May 30, 2020
2 minutes
The Supreme Court has rejected a California church's attempt to overturn the state's coronavirus restrictions on in-person religious services.
In a 5-4 decision issued late Friday, Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's liberal bloc in upholding the state's right to impose limits on congregations in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
"Although California's that denied a request by the for relief from the rules.
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days