Three Southern California churches that want to keep their doors open during the coronavirus outbreak are suing Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials, arguing that social distancing orders violate the 1st Amendment right to freedom of religion and assembly.
Eerie photos and stunning aerial shots show what California looks like under Gov. Newsom’s “stay at home” order.The suit names three churches in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open. The center was founded in 2019 by Dhillon, who is on the Republican National Committee that helps steer the party’s platform and election strategy.
“Services with only a single family in a pew, and spaced three pews apart, with everyone wearing masks and gloves, would accomplish the government’s purpose in a much less draconian way,” he said.Very few churches in California have refused to stop holding in-person services. The largest Roman Catholic dioceses have begun streaming services online. On Easter Sunday, several churches held drive-in services for congregants who listened on their car radios from parking lots.
San Bernardino County has nearly 1,000 reported cases of the coronavirus and more than 30 deaths. Riverside County has reported nearly 1,800 cases and 50 deaths. California has more than 24,000 cases of COVID-19 and at least 730 deaths.
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