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In reply to the discussion: In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court sides with religious groups in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions i [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)more harshly than other "essential" businesses, like tattoo parlors.
The entire issue became moot when Cuomo restated the areas as yellow, so the requirements were loosened. But, the court said should these areas head toward red again, the Guv could reinstate the order and the courts could look at it again with the new facts.
I was afraid that this ruling would allow religious organizations to defy building codes, child safety laws, or even criminal actions, but of course it wouldn't.
I remember when the Walgreens around here limited access, and some grocery stores, and Walmart and Target did the same. They no longer do, but restaurants have limited seating and nobody is allowed to have huge parties. I really don't see the houses of worship with much to complain about in these times, but our local vineyards and banquet halls are being killed by the dead wedding business. Store limits may be back yet.
As the covid cases are rising, if you have to limit attendees at funerals and viewings, nobody should complain about limited access.