Capitol Hill Baptist Church v. Muriel Bowser and District of Columbia

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Title

Capitol Hill Baptist Church v. Muriel Bowser and District of Columbia

Description

Capitol Hill Baptist Church, a prominent Evangelical church in Washington, D.C., is suing Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia for its restrictions on religious gatherings. The lawsuit argues that D.C.'s restrictions on mass gatherings infringe on the church's First and Fifth Amendment rights and violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The Court granted the Church's motion for injunctive relief.

Date Created

March 12, 2020
March 13, 2020
October 9, 2020
October 19, 2020

Community

Capitol Hill Baptist Church

Denomination

Baptist

State

District of Columbia

Place

Washington, D.C.

Genre

court filing
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Language

English