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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
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
Are COVID-19 Regulations Putting Your First Amendment Rights at Risk?Do you have questions or concerns about actions being taken in your city or state?
Religious Freedom
5 Victories Defending Religious Freedom Against Government Overreach During COVID-19While many actions to protect public health have been necessary, that does not erase our constitutional rights.
Religious Freedom
Hermiston Christian School v. BrownOregon governor’s changing COVID-19 rules prompts lawsuit from religious school
Religious Freedom
Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley v. SisolakADF files suit against Nevada state officials to challenge COVID-19 church gathering ban
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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