Catholic Priest Sues California Governor Over Pandemic Restrictions

Catholic Priest Sues California Governor Over Pandemic Restrictions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the media in Sacramento, Calif., on March 3, 2020. Gabriela Bhaskar/Reuters
Matthew Vadum
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A Roman Catholic priest in California is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over his continuing lockdowns purportedly aimed at combating the CCP virus that causes the disease COVID-19.

The lawsuit comes amid a flurry of litigation challenging government officials’ emergency powers during the pandemic.