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Last Friday the Supreme Court issued another so-called shadow docket ruling in
South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom. In a split decision, the Supreme Court enjoined enforcement of California’s total ban on indoor worship services in areas of the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 infection (Tier I). Yet, the court left in place California’s 25% capacity limits, as well as the ban on singing and chanting in indoor church services in Tier I designated areas. Although striking down the ban on churches was not surprising for anyone who has been paying attention, given the recent decision in
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Places of worship can now continue indoor gatherings
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Recent court order lessens restrictions on religious services
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The most recent Officer Order from the Imperial County Public Health Department has been updated to reflect the updated guidance for religious service. In order to reduce the further spread of COVID-19, singing, chanting and wind instruments are still not allowed.
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of South Bay United Pentecostal Church, et al. v Newsom et al., partially granted applicant’s application for injunctive relief. This prohibited the State from restricting indoor services of places of worship under Tier 1 of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
Feb. 6, 2021 Catholic News Agency California’s strict coronavirus rules banning indoor worship were blocked and revised by a U.S. Supreme Court injunction Feb. 5. “This is a very significant step forward for basic rights, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said. This decision makes clear we can now return to worshiping safely indoors without risk of harassment from government officials. “As Christians we are members of a Church, which literally means an assembly of people coming together to worship God,” Archbishop Cordileone continued. “This is our identity; it is in our very nature to gather in person to give honor and glory to God. And especially as Catholics we know that our worship cannot be livestreamed: there is no way to give Communion, or any of the other sacraments via the internet.”
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.