The Department of Justice said it expects to take action next week regarding the impact social distancing regulations are having on religious institutions across the country
Attorney General William Barr"is monitoring regulation of religious services," said Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec on Twitter late Saturday."While social distancing policies are appropriate during this emergency, they must be applied evenhandedly not single out religious orgs." Kupec said to"expect action" from DOJ this week, but it's not clear what action the department may take.
Government can legally limit assemblies, including religious gatherings, to protect health and safety, the official said. But the government may not impose special restrictions on religious activity that do not apply to similar nonreligious activity.
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