Civil Litigation
Sep. 11, 2020
LA County wins injunction on Grace Community Church services
The judge enjoined the 7,500-member church, its pastor, congregations and employees from participating in any indoor worship service anywhere in the county or conducting outdoor services without face coverings and physical distancing.
After four failed attempts at a court order enjoining the 7,000-member Grace Community Church from holding indoor services, Los Angeles County was granted relief Thursday on the grounds that the order has a real and substantial relationship to public health and safety.
"The county has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits of its claims. The court also finds the balance of harms tips in its favor," wrote Los Angeles Coun...
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