Catholic Priest Sues California Governor Over Pandemic Restrictions

Latest in flurry of lawsuits challenging government limitations on religion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the media in Sacramento, Calif., on March 3, 2020. Gabriela Bhaskar/Reuters

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.