DOJ Supports Drive-in Churches

Statement of Interest filed on behalf of Mississippi Church: It will help all churches in the United States

April 14, 2020

This just in from the United States Attorney General William P. Barr on Religious Practice and Social Distancing; Department of Justice Files Statement of Interested in Mississippi Church Case. His statement was released today, Tuesday, April 14, 2020. I've quoted two excerpts below: 

"The United States Department of Justice will continue to ensure that religious freedom remains protected if any state or local government, in their response to COVID-19, singles out, targets, or discriminates against any house of worship for special restrictions."

"Religion and religious worship continue to be central to the lives of millions of Americans.  This is true more so than ever during this difficult time.  The pandemic has changed the ways Americans live their lives.  Religious communities have rallied to the critical need to protect the community from the spread of this disease by making services available online and in ways that otherwise comply with social distancing guidelines."

Click to read the DOJ's entire statement.