Legal Battle Over Church's Homeless Meal Service in Oregon

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A federal judge rules against a city in Oregon for attempting to shut down a church's homeless meal service, citing violation of religious freedom rights. The church sued the city for an ordinance restricting meal services to two days a week, and the judge sided with the church.

Key Points

  • Federal judge rules against city ordinance restricting church's meal services
  • Church's meal program expanded in response to increased need during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pros

  • Federal judge rules in favor of church's right to freely practice religion
  • Ruling protects the church's ability to serve meals to the homeless

Cons

  • City of Brookings attempted to shut down the church's meal service
  • Legal battles between the city and the church continue