June 24, 2020: Judge Rules New York May Not Enforce Double-Standard Restrictions On Religious Gatherings
New York may no longer restrict religious gatherings to 25 percent capacity while other businesses can operate at 50 percent, according to a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge on Friday. U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe ruled that New York could not limit socially-distanced, outdoor religious services while it allowed outdoor graduation ceremonies in excess of 100 people.