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First Baptist Church v. Kelly

First Baptist Church v. Kelly
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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.

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Press Releases

ADF lawsuit prompts KS governor to issue new order that no longer targets churches

April 30, 2020

ADF lawsuit prompts KS governor to issue new order that no longer targets churches
Court halts KS governor from targeting churches in COVID-19 order

April 18, 2020

Court halts KS governor from targeting churches in COVID-19 order
ADF sues KS governor over COVID-19 order that allows numerous gatherings, except churches

April 17, 2020

ADF sues KS governor over COVID-19 order that allows numerous gatherings, except churches

Commentary

Gov. Laura Kelly is wrong to single out Kansas churches for punishment (Kansas City Star, 2020-04-24)

Tyson Langhofer

January 01, 1970

Case Documents

Court
Title
Date
Trial Court
Notice of voluntary dismissal
5/4/2020
Trial Court
Agreed motion to extend temporary restraining order against defendant Governor Laura Kelly
4/25/2020
Trial Court
Temporary restraining order and memorandum in support
4/18/2020
Trial Court
Motion for temporary restraining order
4/17/2020
Trial Court
Complaint
4/16/2020

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Tyson Langhofer

Tyson Langhofer

Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Academic Freedom

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