Federal Judge Blocks Kansas Governor’s Limit on In-Person Religious Gatherings

Federal Judge Blocks Kansas Governor’s Limit on In-Person Religious Gatherings
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions from reporters as she announces her veto of a Republican tax relief bill during a news conference at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kansas on March 25, 2018. John Hanna/AP Photo
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A federal judge has blocked executive orders issued by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly limiting in-person religious gatherings to no more than 10 congregants due to the CCP virus pandemic.

A judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas issued a temporary restraining order on April 18 to allow in-person church services as long as they comply with social distancing guidelines.