Tag:

Gavin Newsom

Judge Decides Who Will Pay $2M Church Legal Fees Over Virus Closures

Lawyers took a case contesting the state's right to limit church capacity more than retail capacity before the Supreme Court — and racked up massive church legal fees in the process.

SCOTUS Delivers Another Church Win, This Time for California

Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling late Friday, California issued new guidelines for indoor church services, and many congregations immediately resumed in-person worship.

Los Angeles County Lifts Ban on Indoor Worship, Thanks to SCOTUS

Based on recent Supreme Court decisions in favor of churches and religious freedom, Los Angeles County has lifted a ban on indoor worship.

Trump Cuts Healthcare Funding to California Over Abortions

The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.

Hope for CA Churches: Justices Order Review of Virus Rules

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a lower federal court to reexamine California restrictions on indoor religious services in areas hard hit by the coronavirus in light of the justices' recent ruling in favor of churches and synagogues in New York.

Church: California City Violated Its Rights During Pandemic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When other church leaders protested coronavirus shutdown orders, saying they were following the word of the Lord, pastor Joe Garcia...

Church Claims California Is Targeting People of Faith With Lockdowns

Judges Johnnie Rawlinson and Morgan Christen said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s health orders apply “the same restrictions to worship services as they do to other indoor congregate events, such as lectures and movie theaters.” However, Harvest Rock Church says the orders discriminate against people of faith.

Jenna Ellis, All-Star Legal Team Join MacArthur’s Fight With the State

Grace Community Church has been issued a cease and desist letter that threatens both John MacArthur and the church with daily fines of $1,000 or possible arrest. Jenna Ellis and an all-star legal team will be representing Grace Community Church.