Federal Judge Denies Santa Ana’s Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit by Christian Group Helping Homeless Through ‘Religious Exercise’

Federal Judge Denies Santa Ana’s Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit by Christian Group Helping Homeless Through ‘Religious Exercise’
A homeless encampment in Santa Ana, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Micaela Ricaforte
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A federal judge earlier this month rejected the city of Santa Ana’s request to dismiss a lawsuit against them by a Christian nonprofit organization, which claims the city is blocking religious exercise by preventing them from providing food to the homeless.

At issue is the city’s denial of an occupancy certificate to the nonprofit—called Micah’s Way—saying its distribution of food and drink to the homeless is in violation of the city’s zoning.

Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
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