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Greenville, Miss., Mayor Errick Simmons issued an executive order that bans drive-in church services until the Mississippi governor lifts a statewide shelter-in-place order prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s order includes no such ban and identifies churches as an “essential business or operation.”
Religious Freedom
How We Can Ensure Religious Freedom Is Protected in Times of CrisisThe government cannot treat churches worse than businesses or restaurants. And even a pandemic doesn’t suspend the First Amendment.
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
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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Ryan Tucker
Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Christian Ministries
Ryan Tucker serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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