Judge Declares Oregon Governor’s Restrictions on Religious Gatherings ‘Null and Void’

Judge Declares Oregon Governor’s Restrictions on Religious Gatherings ‘Null and Void’
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown speaks to reporters in Salem, Ore., on Jan. 26, 2017. Don Ryan/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A county judge in Oregon declared Gov. Kate Brown’s pandemic restrictions “null and void” because her emergency order was not approved by the state legislature after 28 days.

Baker County Circuit Judge Matthew Shirtcliff ruled Monday on a lawsuit that was filed by several churches who said social distancing measures were unconstitutional.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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