Justice Department Sides with Virginia Church in Lawsuit After Pastor Cited for Holding In-Person Worship Services
Posted on AllSides May 4th, 2020
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The Department of Justice is siding with a Virginia church in its lawsuit against Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D).
Pastor Kevin Wilson of Lighthouse Fellowship Church on Chincoteague Island could face jail time and a $2,500 fine for holding a Palm Sunday service with 16 people in the pews, which was a violation of the Northam's Order 55 limiting gatherings to 10 people or less.
Before the service, a local police officer entered the church. He gave no introduction and did not ask for the pastor. He abruptly said...