First Baptist Church v. Kelly

Summary

A provision of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s COVID-19 mass gathering ban unconstitutionally treats religious congregations different from many secular gatherings.

Government officials have a duty to uphold the First Amendment, even during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic

How ADF Protected First Amendment Rights During COVID

April 14, 2023

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April 30th, 2020
ADF lawsuit prompts KS governor to issue new order that no longer targets churches
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April 18th, 2020
Court halts KS governor from targeting churches in COVID-19 order
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April 17th, 2020
ADF sues KS governor over COVID-19 order that allows numerous gatherings, except churches

Commentary

Gov. Laura Kelly is wrong to single out Kansas churches for punishment (Kansas …

Tyson Langhofer

Case Documents

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Title

Date

Trial Court

Notice of voluntary dismissal

5/4/2020

Trial Court

Agreed motion to extend temporary restraining order against defendant Governor Laura Kelly

4/25/2020

Trial Court

Temporary restraining order and memorandum in support

4/18/2020

Trial Court

Motion for temporary restraining order

4/17/2020

Trial Court

Complaint

4/16/2020

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Senior Counsel, Director of Center for Academic Freedom

Tyson Langhofer serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Academic Freedom with Alliance Defending Freedom.

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First Baptist Church v. Kelly

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