Summary
A provision of Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s COVID-19 executive order unconstitutionally treated religious congregations different from many secular gatherings.
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December 15th, 2020Appeals court strikes down NV governor’s rule treating churches worse than casinos -
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November 5th, 2020ADF asks US Supreme Court to strike down NV governor’s rule treating churches worse than casinos
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September 30th, 2020NV governor’s new COVID-19 guidance still treats churches worse than casinos -
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July 25th, 2020US Supreme Court declines to halt NV governor’s rules that treat churches worse than casinos
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July 8th, 2020US Supreme Court asked to halt NV governor’s rules that treat churches worse than casinos -
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June 22nd, 2020NV church appeals decision that allows governor to treat churches worse than casinos
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June 5th, 2020Under Nevada governor’s new rules, more people can play slots than gather for worship
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May 22nd, 2020Nevada governor: People can gather in restaurants, stores, salons, but not in churches
Case Documents
Court
Title
Date
U.S. Supreme Court
12/10/2020
U.S. Supreme Court
12/10/2020
U.S. Supreme Court
7/16/2020
U.S. Supreme Court
7/8/2020
Appellate Court
7/2/2020
Trial Court
6/11/2020
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David A. Cortman
Senior Counsel, Vice President of U.S. Litigation
David A. Cortman serves as senior counsel and vice president of U.S. litigation with Alliance Defending Freedom.