Post by M. Hawbaker on Jun 7, 2021 11:04:32 GMT
California's restrictions on houses of worship are proving to be costly.
The state in recent days agreed to pay $1.6 million in attorney’s fees to settle a lawsuit filed by South Bay United Pentecostal Church. It also agreed to pay $550,000 in attorney’s fees to settle a lawsuit filed by a Catholic priest, Father Trevor Burfitt.
All total, the state of California owes $2,150,000 in the two cases that were filed by the Thomas More Society.
All total, the state of California owes $2,150,000 in the two cases that were filed by the Thomas More Society.
“Plaintiffs should be and hereby are declared prevailing parties,” U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant wrote, referencing South Bay United Pentecostal Church.
Thomas More Society applauded the settlements, saying it means “religious liberty triumphs.”
“The South Bay case represents an unprecedented three trips to the United States Supreme Court in a one-year period, which resulted in a landmark decision that opened up the churches in California for 40 million people,” said Charles LiMandri, special counsel for the Thomas More Society. “The permanent injunctions in these cases uphold and protect one of the most cherished principles of our republic: The Free Exercise of Religion.”
Thomas More Society applauded the settlements, saying it means “religious liberty triumphs.”
“The South Bay case represents an unprecedented three trips to the United States Supreme Court in a one-year period, which resulted in a landmark decision that opened up the churches in California for 40 million people,” said Charles LiMandri, special counsel for the Thomas More Society. “The permanent injunctions in these cases uphold and protect one of the most cherished principles of our republic: The Free Exercise of Religion.”
