A federal judge has ruled that a southern Oregon city can't limit a local church's homeless meal services. KGW reports that U.S.

A federal judge has ruled that a southern Oregon city can’t limit a local church’s homeless meal services.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Clarke found that an ordinance passed by the small city of Brookings, on the southern Oregon coast, violated the religious freedom rights of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, KGW reported. He issued his opinion on Wednesday.

The 2021 ordinance limited the church’s homeless meal services to two days a week, and required a permit to serve free food in residential areas. It was passed in response to resident complaints.

The church sued the city in 2022, saying the ordinance violated its right to freely practice religion.

  • lilsolar@sh.itjust.works
    13·
    8 months ago

    When will ppl understand…

    A government will never care significantly abt jts citizens unless it’s small snd localized. That’s why a smaller government is better.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      2·
      8 months ago

      Weird, because Sweden’s big government seems to do quite well caring significantly about its citizens. Along with the other Scandinavian countries.

      • lilsolar@sh.itjust.works
        11·
        8 months ago

        Lol no? Have u seen their crime rate increase significantly. It’s acc dangerous mow + expensive.