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Judge Denies Request To Force Coronavirus Safety Measures At Trump's Tulsa Rally

The lawsuit says the event, which is to take place at a 19,000 seat indoor arena, could act as a "super-spreader" event for the coronavirus.

A group of Tulsa residents, businesses and nonprofits tried to force event organizers to enforce social distancing protocols for this weekend's upcoming campaign rally for President Trump. In a lawsuit, they said the rally, which is to take place at an indoor arena, could act as a "super-spreader" event for the coronavirus.

But a Tulsa judge rejected their effort on Tuesday, as Public Radio Tulsa reported.

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