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Summary
A provision of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s COVID-19 mass gathering ban unconstitutionally treats religious congregations different from many secular gatherings.
Religious Freedom
Will President Biden Push for More Unconstitutional Restrictions on Churches?If churches are treated unfairly by more COVID-19 regulations, ADF will be there to challenge them—all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Religious Freedom
What Happened to the First Amendment During COVID-19?The First Amendment protects our freedom to peacefully practice the religion we choose. But when COVID-19 hit the United States and lockdowns began, some government officials seemed to forget this.
Religious Freedom
A Look at The Unjust Treatment of Churches During COVID-19 ShutdownsThe government has a duty to uphold the First Amendment, and it should not be singling out churches with extra regulations.
Religious Freedom
By The Hand Club For Kids v. Illinois Department of Employment SecurityADF attorneys represent By The Hand Club For Kids
Religious Freedom
Christ’s Church of Mt. Spokane v. InsleeWashington governor sued over COVID-19 order that allows secular gatherings, restricts churches
Religious Freedom
Calvary Road Baptist Church v. HerringAlliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent two churches, three schools, and a pregnancy center network in challenge to a Virginia law
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Biographies
Tyson Langhofer
Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Academic Freedom
Tyson C. Langhofer serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Academic Freedom with Alliance Defending Freedom.
Additional Resources
COVID-19 resource page
Tyson Langhofer: Gov. Laura Kelly is wrong to single out Kansas churches for punishment (Kansas City Star, 2020-04-24)
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