The state of Nevada has agreed to pay Calvary Chapel Dayton $175,000 in legal fees after placing restrictions on houses of worship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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US Supreme Court Orders Nevada to Review COVID-19 Restrictions on Churches
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ordered Nevada's Gov. Steve Sisolak to respond to Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley’s lawsuit alleging that the state violated its right to freedom of religion.
Victory: Court Says Nevada Can’t Treat Casinos Better than Churches during Pandemic
On Tuesday, a Nevada appeals court ruled that restrictions that limit houses of worship to 50 percent capacity or 50 persons, whichever is less, but do not place a numerical attendance limit on casinos, retail businesses and restaurants, all of which are only capped at 50 percent, are likely unconstitutional.
Nevada Loosens Restrictions on Houses of Worship following Lawsuit
Following a lawsuit, Nevada will change its restrictions on in-person gatherings and allow churches to meet with 250 people or 50 percent of a building’s capacity, whichever is less, "so long as social distancing can be maintained and all other requirements can be met."
Nevada to Vote on Bill Removing Definition of Marriage as Being between One Man, One Woman from State Constitution
Nevada residents will be voting in November on a state consitutional amendment that will remove a definition for marriage asserting that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Nevada and Texas Top List of '50 Most Sinful States,' Study Finds
A new analysis ranks the 50 U.S. states in order of most sinful to least sinful with Nevada -- the home of "Sin City" -- fittingly taking the top spot.
