No. 20A91

Mark Anthony Spell, et al. v. John Bel Edwards,Governor of Louisiana, et al.

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2020-11-18
Status: Denied
Type: A
Experienced Counsel
Tags: None
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

(1) Do the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment give the Church exclusive jurisdiction over whether to assemble or not?

(2) Is this issue moot when all of the Governor's orders for nearly 8 months forbid the church to fully assemble?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Question not identified.

Docket Entries

2020-11-27
Application (20A91) denied by Justice Alito.
2020-11-18
Application (20A91) for injunctive relief, submitted to Justice Alito.

Attorneys

Mark Anthony Spell, et al.
Matthew James ClarkFoundation for Moral Law, Petitioner
Roger Corcoran, in His Individual Capacity and Official Capacity as Chief of Police of Central City, LA
Sheri Marcus MorrisDaigle Fisse & Kessenich, Respondent