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2020-04-13

Three Southern California churches sue Gov. Newsom over coronavirus orders

Three Southern California churches filed a law suit against California Governor Gavin Newsom and other government officials’ due to the stay-at home order. The churches are “arguing that social distancing orders violate the 1st Amendment right to freedom of religion and assembly”. Church officials state that they can practice the same social distancing manners that occur in grocery stores and other outlets. The article also mentions that similar lawsuits are occurring across the nation.