WASHINGTON — As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the Supreme Court late Wednesday temporarily barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in areas designated as hard hit by the virus.
The court’s action won’t have any immediate impact since the two groups that sued as a result of the restrictions, the Catholic church and Orthodox Jewish synagogues, are no longer subject to them. The groups had challenged attendance limits in areas designated red and orange zones, but they are now in the less-restrictive yellow zones.
The justices split 5-4, with new Justice Amy Coney Barrett in the majority, her first publicly discernible vote as a justice. The court’s three liberal justices and Chief Justice John Roberts dissented.The move is a shift for the court. Earlier in this year, when Barrett’s liberal predecessor, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was on the court, the justices divided 5-4 to leave in place pandemic-related capacity restrictions affecting churches in California and Nevada.
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If only there was a book of rules... And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others... But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.
I guess it is time for churches to pay their fair share of taxes
Ok no one is removing the constitutional right to worship freely. There is an infectious disease killing people and it spreads when people gather, like at a church, school, bar, restaurant. Limiting contact is extremely important. Religion still exists.
If you still live in New York you obviously don't really care about the virus.
Finally
For all the commenters against the SCOTUS decision, you're ok with gathering to protest but not worship? AskingForAFriend
Very easy, start counting the dead/infected people coming out of those “houses of word ship” and make the SC personally accountable! impeachkavanaugh ImpeachWhitmer
Wow, just fuck Covid 19 I guess
Good
AmyCovidBarrett and god over science. Sometimes I think maybe our time has come and we deserve to go the way of the dinosaur, or bi-partisan governing.
😂😂😂😂😂liars
And this is one of the many reason why the U.S. is f**ked and we'll be the last country to be rid of Covid.
Churches have occupancy limits on service size based on city fire and building codes. How is an occupancy limit based on public health issues any different? Churches can still spread their message in multiple ways. SCOTUS was WRONG on this one.
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Spreading disease is a very authentic way to celebrate Thanksgiving but...damn guys, maybe not the best idea?
💪💪 aint nobody playing no mo ☠️
You have to love the shepherd who leads his flock directly into the mouths of the wolves.
As soon as one case is traced back to a church or synagogue, the state needs to sue that facility for spreading a deadly disease and using government subsidized hospital resources.
I approve this message. Let’s all hold hands and pray out loud.
Where is the science to flu numbers? What are they doing to separate the 2 viruses on the numbers? The machines sensitivity is so high that anything sets off a positive covid test. People are reading the numbers & are not dumb sheep. We are not letting the country go bankrupt.
How ignorant of the Supreme Court. Nice to know they don't have the best interests of American lives at heart.
This is just ridiculous on it's face. Religion isn't being restricted at all. They aren't being treated any differently than any other group. So can people now ignore the restrictions now if they lie and say, 'Oh don't worry, we were just praying.' Pathetic.
If Target and Walmart can be open 24/7 and for “black Friday” people can gather to worship!!
Our Supreme Court is dumb again!
I designate my house as a house of worship.
After Alito’s speech to the Federalist Society this year combined with this ruling of religious liberty over community precautions due to a worldwide pandemic/public health crisis is startling. Religious liberty will reign supreme with this new far-right Supreme Court. Sad indeed
I hope these garbage people get covid. Get kidnapped, losers
Let ‘em congregate! Just require that they have a special notation on their IDs so ERs can turn them away when they’re forced to prioritize triage patients. Which will probably be soon.
Kill your flock. Yep, good plan.
Does this set precedent that the Federal government can make choices regarding states implementation of COVID mitigation measures? Will this allow Biden to issue regulations that supersede states?
The Trump death March continues.
Kill ‘em all and let god sort them out!
Anybody who values freedom is celebrating this decision. Government overreach for control and power is what drove this wise decision by the Supreme Court.
elenochle We all know these numbers are fabricated in order to suppress Christians, the only ones who are law abiding.
That's crazy. They must be besties with the superspreader who was married last week. Just wow. Can we hold judges accountable for the number of ppl this kills?
G E N O C I D E.
Wrong. Bad. Public Health during emergencies is paramount. SCOTUS is wrong. Freedom of religion is vital AND can still be practiced, at home OR virtually in public, just a different medium of practicing for a temporary national crisis period.
Those orders are unconstitutional. Period. We don’t lose our rights because of a virus.
Because Catholics run the highest court
St. Peter is gonna be passing out pagers. “Sorry, your table isn’t ready. We’re on a 45 - 60 year wait right now.”
“Sometimes you Win but you actually loose” was one of the lines Rosie Perez tried to explain to her boyfriend in White Men Can’t Jump
Thanks Mr President for Judge Amy Barrett! 🙏 Happy Thanksgiving and God bless America
The Constitution is the law of the land, scamdemic or not!
Dumb.
Senator Ted Cruz UNCONSTITUTIONAL election The Democrat Party used to have defenders of free speech & defenders of a free media. Sadly, today's Democrat Party doesn't do that. Instead they have embraced a dangerous totalitarian instinct to silence dissent.
Would interesting to see those on S.C. in those houses of worship right now, since it's so 'safe'. Despicable.
If people is 65 and older should not go. Below 65 go and social distance . Simple
I say let them worship in their churches, but then quarantine them in their homes for their reckless exposure .
You can't have more than 10 people in your home for Thanksgiving but you can go pray to 'God ' with a bunch of strangers in a packed church
400 years later a pilgrim’s plight against a king is still the headline! Happy Thanksgiving! LetFreedomRing ReligiousLiberty
Attendance restrictions DO NOT inhibit the free exercise of religion; they just restrict church attendance. Fundamentally wrong of this court to which, unfortunately, there is no appeal.
Well they will get sick and die, just don’t go to the hospital. Amazing how they will protect these aholes, but not our healthcare workers. Disgusting. I don’t think this is what the 1st amendment is supposed to protect.
“As cases surge...” Remove that phrase and you have a journalistically-sound headline. With it, AP is tipping its hand and telling you HOW to think. journalism101 cedibilitymatters
Even as a atheist I can understand this ruling. If you don’t, I’m guessing you’ve never read the Constitution.
And they decided this remotely.... am I right?
NYGovCuomo Read it, and weep asshole!!!!!
Freedom to murder 🤠🤟🏾🙌🏾🙄
Great no different then the Biden parties outside the White House
Religion. The root of all evil.
This is an experiment to see if God exists.
just stay away from as many Christians as you can.
Separation of church and state, right?
Thank goodness the Supreme Court is here to protect Americans. Not! What a joke.
This is what happens when people place more emphasis on religion than science
Just do a live stream, I’m glad the constitution is upheld but come on . Why are Catholics guilted into attending church, just pray at home or watch’s live stream of services ...
so the naysayers are arguing that someone can spend 40 hours a week - every week - working in a Walmart, interacting with hundreds of people, but shouldn't be allowed to spend an hour in church each Sunday?
It’s a god damn cold/flu viruses. Lose some weight. You’ll be fine.
Good. Tyrants.
Good. Strike down the evil
God will save them. Let me know how that goes.
The fact that New York is trying to limit the spread actually falls on deaths ear here for the church you’d think they’d give a damn and wangg ty to help it’s all about the money they’ll lose each week in offerings
It's obvious you could careless about other's as well. So save those hospital beds and vaccines for those actually appreciates life. And will do what's required. Yep I said it! That's exactly why the shit hasn't left or calmed the fk down here in America. Hard head ass people
Both stated they were harsh rules.
SupremeCourt goes full ISIS on the USA. Pushes DeathCult agenda on NYCovid19 response. shameful
Did THEY meet in person?
HeavensGateSCOTUS is a death cult
I suggest all these people who don't want to act responsibly and place everyone else's health and life at risk. Because they want to do what they want, for whatever reason. If they catch covid-19 should be denied hospital or vaccines relief.If you don't care about your own health
Astartiel Have the Fire Marshals to reduce the building occupancy limits until COVID is under control. NYGovCuomo NewYorkStateAG
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Then attendees should pay for all their medical treatment should they get sick . It is not fair to all the medical personnel to put attendance to services above public health. If you do attend large services, you should take responsibility. We have a terrible SC to deal with.
So you have to ask, who of influence is benefiting from Americans catching coronavirus? Anyone who has association with the vaccines. Follow the money. SenKamalaHarris
As an Australian reading this I find this decision to be completely batshit crazy!!!! WTF is wrong with the USA court system!!!! you've got the highest death rate in the world but you think it's ok to go to church to pray to God!!!! insanity
God will saves them.....these are the kind if exceptions that make any covid regulations seem ridiculous.
Religion is disgusting as usual
AmyCovidBarrett
What a stupid Supreme Court! Such an embarrassment.
The beginning of the new SCOTUS 😷
Const_Overhaul There it goes again. Honestly. Is there a worse tribunal?
What is going on in the USA, this ruling is utterly insane. Words fail me at such a decision, these judges will be responsible for many more cases and ultimately deaths from this raging out of control pandemic in their country
Because under this SCOTUS, religion all else.
All party's involved Wash up against Covid_19
Imagine making a thing up and let it literally control your life (and death)💀
There's monstrous hypocrisy running rampant in America today. MONTHS of BLM protests; thousands of Democrat politicians attending an indoor funeral maskless: 'they didn't help spread Covid' Trump rally-goers and Church attendees: murderers. DISGUSTING!!! 🤢
Problem is they come into the nearby stores, parks, and spread the virus. They had to shut down one of our nearby parks for cleaning cuz their synagogue organized a large picnic with 100+ attendees.
The Bible actually mentions praying in private as a sign of humility. The Bible also talks about hardening the heart of a totalitarian leader and allowing his people to die because of it in order to prove a point.
This is the Supreme Court’s version of a lethal injection
I believe there all republicans anyways
Nothing like dying to get you closer to Jesus I guess
More reasons to dislike religion. It’s really not about people. It’s about control and power. Gross.
Ummmmm so this is ridiculous. Wouldn’t the same SCOTUS decision that gives states the right to mandate vaccines in the interest of public health (Jacobson v. Mass.) apply to this? It’s the states right to do what they believe is best to keep the citizens of the state safe.
This is why I’m gonna teach my kids to be atheists. Religion is complete BS.
How Pro-life of SCOTUS...with contact tracing, can churches be held liable for Covid-19 deaths?
So sad. In times of crisis your leaders can send you to war to defend your country, but can’t order you to socially distance to protect your country.
I've typed a deleted about five long-winded responses, so I'll settle on: You can't fix stupid.
Key word, 'temporarily' ... wait a few weeks and it won't even matter what the Supreme Court rules
...barred New York from *violating the constitution
Ask ur god what they think about putting others at risk for personal reasons. You t not required to congregate to workshop. This is selfish at best. COVIDIOTS CommonSense
This is why you expand the court away from the idiotic religious right death cult. They’ll deserve it too.
Oh no.
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More layoffs coming for news organizations as they copy and publish Democrat talking points. No need for paying reporters if all they do is cut and paste
Oh my, so many so scared and out of touch. Your overblown fears are not reality. Too much tv, you guys got played
Something has to be done about this Supreme Court, it’s illegitimate.
TheTweetOfGod guide these misguided assholes. Thank you!
PRO-LIFERS ladies and gentlemen...
Thats journalism? Disgrâce!!! Why dont you report news , truth? LucieLaurier StefBlaisCPA Alexis_Cossette FTQnouvelles AMC_Sante RadioCanadaInfo
Let them pack their churches and then get reunited with their God. I am sure they will die happy.
Make worshipping things illegal👍
So fucking stupid
Sabotage NY from an ultra conservative court.
And just like that, Roberts has lost his court. SCOTUS
So much for their pro life stance.
The conservative judges don't care if you live or die---hypocrites is what they are.
Houses of worship need to do the right thing or pay taxes.
Temporarily? You mean until they die... then they'll restrict attendance limits at the funerals?
Giuliani and his minions will be heading here next.....
Quite the headline there.
“It is a significant matter to override determinations made by public health officials concerning what is necessary for public safety in the midst of a deadly pandemic,” Roberts wrote. AmericanTaliban chief Barrett & 4 SCOTUS Christian activists disguised as judges disagreed.
Isn't there a separation between church and state? It is unconstitutional to force your religious beliefs on me. atheism
Disgraceful decision!
that is SUCH AN AWFUL RULING
From the typical Republican 'it's my body, it's my choice' hmmmm where have I heard that from?
A religious cult is going to be formed anytime people want to break the law !
Please, open up all these mega churches all over the country, let them sing and pray to their false God, and spread all those wonderful droplets of virus and we will see if their God really protects them then. Ironic how churches are going to help thin the herd of the ignorant
Welp.
Restaurant owners now taking online certifications to become Ministers and declare their restaurants non-profit
Lol, you couldn’t have made a more bitchy tweet about this story if you tried.
Hoax
Liberty and freedom restored.
So freedom to gather for now is more important than freedom to go the grocery and not get sick/spread deadly disease/potentially die until a vaccine is ready
Any deaths that can be traced back to those events should be considered negligent homicide and charges should be filed.
Churches shouldn't need attendance limits. Simply caring for others should be enough...but apparently not. As for me, online services until this mess is finally over.
Looks like John Roberts has become the fourth liberal on the court.
Avoid Churchgoers!!!!!!
Barrett signaling that she will do anything republicans want. What a stooge.
Well, there's no way this'll lead to anything terrible happening.
People have freedom to get infected and even have the freedom to die. Let them alone. This f lockdown is insane and has been too long.
Idiots, hopefully, everyone in the Supreme Court catches severe cases of Covids.
Bullshit
Covid19 3rd wave incoming....
America continues its slide out of the world’s largest economy. Crazy COVIDSecondWave
and the Catholic Church is pro life?
If you attend a religious service, ignoring advice from medical experts, you should be denied a bed in ICU if needed. We'll pray for you.
Christian fundamentalists = The American Taliban
I guess Trump’s lopsided SCOTUS doesn’t give a 💩 how many die from these super spreader church gatherings! 🤬
Sadly...
I don't understand this ruling. The governor and the CDC has always had the right to quarantine or partially quarantine during pandemics. This ruling goes against our constitution.
And let them pay for their own medical bills when they get it ! Oh wait .. 🥴 🇺🇸
I'm good with them going into a crowded enclosed space as long as they don't come out until they are tested and vaccinated - create your little bubble of religion. Their rights should not be able to infringe on the rights of others to stay healthy and alive.
About damn time.
I see tht the Big Court knows everything about this virus!!!🤔😥
Evolution at work, folks.
The arrogant stupidity of Republicans is, and will be the 3rd leading cause of death in the US this year. Only heart disease and cancer will kill more Americans in 2020.
These churches they have to get that money! Dumb
So stupid. The virus will be more out of control.
Since when did the SC become epidemiologists?
It’s good to know that Americans can’t count on SCOTUS to protect public health.🙃
The 11th commandment: Thou shalt infect others
Amy Coney Barrett is the difference. Wonder how she would have ruled if the restrictions affected a mosque or a Buddhist temple...
Mazel Tov kudos POTUS
Grrrh
Nobody cares less about the health and welfare of others than the evagelicals.
Because god protects people from viruses. Would be nice to see the virus case figures divided into sects. Maybe one particular belief system has an edge over others.
When they get sick, send them to church, not a hospital.
It’s like they purposely want to kill us all. God is telling me to save myself and don’t go into those crowded place because COVID!
Oh I see, Amy wants people to have a CHOICE whether or not to go to church. Matter of life or death.
Bull
Religion runs our country.
3L3V3NTH Pedophiles gotta congregate somewhere.
3L3V3NTH You men republican appointees to the court keep officials from enforcing attendance limits and thus will cause more infection and death
Just turn off the power.
Religion itself is a disease, a mental virus that has spread for centuries.
You can pray and read the bible at home! I wouldn't want to go to church in this pandemic
It won't be long before the right wing nut SCOTUS majority turns America into the theocratic autocracy that craven Republicans long for. Donald Trump couldn't fully pull the autocracy trigger but the right wing SCOTUS majority will.
a fictional deity will absolutely protect parishioners from an actual virus
I started coughing this morning and having stuffy nose. Not sure if it's covid or cold weather. This is all so money can move.
This the kind of shit Trump wanted. Asinine.
The fact that we even have houses of worships in the 21st century is insane. Worshiping gods that don't exists.
Jesus weeps as he watches worshippers die from the virus. A reminder that you don't have to pray in a building. Jesus is in your heart and you can pray in your home.
Watch them go to hell for not loving thy neighbor lmaoo
I'd like to see those judges be present in one lf these churches
My house is my church.
Let the holy wars commence
The fuq!
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