Republicans File Amicus Brief in Support of Religious Freedom in Nation’s Capital

Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, on July 25, 2015. DHousch/CCO 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Thirty-four Senate Republicans filed an Amicus Brief (pdf) supporting Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s (CHBC) lawsuit against the Mayor of Washington, Muriel Bowser. The senators argue that it is unconstitutional to limit religious gatherings to under 100 people.

According to the Public Health Law Center an Amicus brief is a legal document filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter. Briefs advise the court of relevant, additional information or arguments that the court might wish to consider.