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9th Circuit Upholds California's COVID Restrictions On Religious Services
Religion Clause ^ | 10/4/20 | Howard Friedman

Posted on 10/12/2020 6:46:15 PM PDT by marshmallow

In Harvest Rock Church, Inc. v. Newsom, (9th Cir., Oct. 1, 2020), the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision refused to issue a preliminary injunction against Governor Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 Orders that restrict in-person worship services. The majority said in part:

The evidence that was before the district court does not support Harvest Rock’s arguments that the Orders accord comparable secular activity more favorable treatment than religious activity. The Orders apply the same restrictions to worship services as they do to other indoor congregate events, such as lectures and movie theaters....

Harvest Rock also contends that the Governor failed to provide a rationale for the more lenient treatment of certain secular activities, such as shopping in a large store. However, the Governor offered the declaration of an expert, Dr. James Watt, in support of the claim that the risk of COVID-19 is elevated in indoor congregate activities, including in-person worship services.

(Excerpt) Read more at religionclause.blogspot.com ...


TOPICS: Current Events; Evangelical Christian; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: judiciary; politicaljudiciary; religiousjudiciary

1 posted on 10/12/2020 6:46:15 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

We have to re-elect pdjt to finish cleaning out the 9th Circus’ Aegean Stables


2 posted on 10/12/2020 6:48:16 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (Politicians are not born, they are excreted. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: marshmallow

That was a given, Or as they say a no briner.


3 posted on 10/12/2020 6:48:38 PM PDT by sport
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To: marshmallow

Hold services at Walmart or just say you’re peacefully demonstrating so no mask required.


4 posted on 10/12/2020 6:49:37 PM PDT by SkyDancer (~ Pilots: Looking Down On People Since 1903 ~)
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To: marshmallow

SCOTUS, here we go!


5 posted on 10/12/2020 6:52:41 PM PDT by Bayard
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To: marshmallow

This is NOT over!


6 posted on 10/12/2020 6:55:39 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: marshmallow

This is an example of why we need to fill SCOTUS seat now, otherwise there will be a LOT of 4-4 ties!


7 posted on 10/12/2020 6:57:21 PM PDT by rdl6989
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To: marshmallow

This was a 3 judge panel. The church needs to appeal for an En Banc ruling. Barr, said many months ago that the DOJ would join with churches in defense of Religious Rights and to date, there is precious little evidence DOJ is doing so.


8 posted on 10/12/2020 7:07:25 PM PDT by ocrp1982
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To: marshmallow

9th Circuit—another millstone around America’s neck.


9 posted on 10/12/2020 7:12:29 PM PDT by EinNYC
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To: marshmallow

SCOTUS. Here we come. Past time to get ACB installed. I


10 posted on 10/12/2020 7:33:34 PM PDT by hoosiermama (When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice. .DJT)
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To: marshmallow

Hand selected judges


11 posted on 10/12/2020 7:56:54 PM PDT by vigilante2 (Make liberals cry again)
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To: marshmallow

FED UP YET?
VOTE DEM OUT!!

and
Sign the petition to Recall Governor Newsom

Understand that rooms are available at the
Atascadero Mental Hospital!!


12 posted on 10/12/2020 7:57:35 PM PDT by hapnHal
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To: Bayard

SCOTUS, here we go!

= = = =

Was about to post the same.


13 posted on 10/12/2020 7:58:13 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: marshmallow

Ignore these idiot demoncraps. Jesus would approve


14 posted on 10/12/2020 9:46:32 PM PDT by Truthoverpower (The guv-mint you get is the Trump winning express ! Yea haw ! Trump Pence II! Save America again)
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