Won U.S. District Courts

Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore v. City of Jacksonville

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Summary

A Jacksonville law requires Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore to speak against its beliefs and to silence its religious views to remain in business.

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Press Releases

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September 7th, 2023
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May 12th, 2023
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February 22nd, 2023
Catholic bookstore challenges Jacksonville law requiring it to speak against its religious beliefs

Case Documents

Court

Title

Date

Trial Court

Consent order and declaration

9/7/2023

Trial Court

Motion for summary judgment on the religious organization exemption

7/28/2023

Trial Court

District Court Order

6/9/2023

Trial Court

Plaintiff's memorandum in support of motion for preliminary injunction

2/22/2023

Trial Court

2/22/2023

Additional Resources

One Page Summary

Case Profiles

Rachel Csutoros

Legal Counsel

Rachel Rouleau serves as legal counsel for the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom.

Hal Frampton

Senior Counsel

Hal Frampton serves as senior counsel in the Center for Conscience Initiatives at Alliance Defending Freedom.