Illinois Churches, Places Of Worship Allowed To Resume Services After Pritzker Backs Down

Authors

Alex V. Hernandez, Book Club Chicago

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-29-2020

Capture Date

6-27-2020

URL

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/29/illinois-churches-places-of-worship-allowed-to-resume-services-after-pritzker-backs-down/

Abstract

This article features the decision of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to allow places of worship to reopen despite previously issuing a stay-at-home order. The article describes the reasonings for his decision, including several lawsuits and an emergency appeal involving the Supreme Court. The emergency appeal comes from Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church in Illinois.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Hernandez, Alex V., "Illinois Churches, Places Of Worship Allowed To Resume Services After Pritzker Backs Down" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Law and Public Policy. 68.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-law/68