Across the country, lawsuits have mounted as houses of worship fight back against restrictions limiting how many people can gather for services, as states try to protect residents from the coronavirus pandemic. Kate Brown’s executive order limiting in-person religious services to 25 people. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which handles Oregon cases, ruled Friday in favor of California Gov. NEWSOM'S CORONAVIRUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS MAY INFRINGE ON CALIFORNIANS' RIGHTS TO WORSHIP, DOJ ARGUESThe high court is also weighing an emergency request from Illinois churches claiming that Gov. Pritzker deemed religious services to be essential, but that strict cap is in place during the first phase of the state’s reopening.

Source: Fox News May 28, 2020 14:48 UTC