Movie Theaters Sue New Jersey Governor for Right to Reopen

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Major U.S. movie-theater chains are suing the governor of New Jersey over the state’s plans to allow some public spaces—such as churches and malls—to reopen while continuing to bar cinemas from resuming operations

Major U.S. movie-theater chains are suing the governor of New Jersey over the state’s plans to allow some public spaces—such as churches and shopping malls—to reopen while continuing to bar cinemas from resuming operations.

The National Association of Theatre Owners, which filed the lawsuit Monday on behalf of its members, alleges New Jersey’s current reopening plan unfairly shuts out theaters and violates its members’ First Amendment rights. New Jersey has been rolling out a phased reopening plan in recent weeks, allowing...

 

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Agreed. Both take your money and fill your head with useless fantasy. I see no difference between the two.

For what it’s worth...AMC is a Chinese company

Good, everyone should sue. Especially if you’ve been told you’re non-essential and your livelihood was taken from the state.

Good.

Blocking churches from opening would be tricky. People are too fanatical about religion. Malls.. I don't agree but at least social distancing measures can be taken. Now.. To movie theaters. If movie theatres observe social distancing they will literally hemorrhage money.

Totally agree 🐽

Not that I think they should open, but it doesn't make any sense to keep them shuttered when churches are open..

Please let people decide wherw they go... OPEN THE DAMN ECONOMY!!!!!

Good!

Greedy theater owners & executives.

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