Churches File Lawsuit Accusing Gov. Whitmer of Violating Freedom of Religion
Document Type
News Article
Publication Date
5-7-2020
Capture Date
5-10-2020
URL
https://wwmt.com/news/state/chuchurches-file-lawsuit-accusing-gov-whitmer-of-violating-freedom-of-religion
Abstract
Governor Whitmer is being sued by churches and religious leaders in Michigan over First Amendment rights. According to the article, Governor Whitmer is being sued due to her executive orders placing Michigan into a state of emergency. The executive orders also involve stay-at-home orders and other policies which affect places of worship. The lawsuit claims Governor Whitmer has violated the Constitutional rights of Michigan’s citizens. This article includes the entire lawsuit filed against Governor Whitmer by the Word of Faith Christian Verified Complaint Center Church, Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church, and Whole Life Church.
WMU ScholarWorks Citation
May, Samantha, "Churches File Lawsuit Accusing Gov. Whitmer of Violating Freedom of Religion" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Law and Public Policy. 4.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-law/4