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Government

Jul. 17, 2020

Lawsuit challenges ban on singing, chanting in worship services

The problem, they say, is the governor has banned indoor singing and chanting only in places of worship.

Lawsuit challenges ban on singing, chanting in worship services
Robert Tyler of Tyler & Bursch LLP

Several religious freedom-focused law firms teamed up this week to sue Gov. Gavin Newsom over his order banning singing and chanting in places of worship.

The action, not unlike other suits recently brought by religious organizations, argues that government officials continue to apply double standards in drafting Covid-19 related restrictions, unconstitutionally targeting houses of worship while allowing for other mass gatherings, ...

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