Today, the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the US DOJ sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, expressing concern over the state’s shutting down of all religious gatherings and strongly encouraging the state to make accommodations for religious worship.
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Justice Department Voices Support for Center for American Liberty in Multiple Cases
May 20, 2020
Center for American Liberty Files #OpenSalonsNow Lawsuit Against Governor Newsom
May 13, 2020
Today’s lawsuit arises in response to Governor Newsom’s March 19, 2020 Executive Order N-33-20 ordering the shelter-in-place of all Californians—criminalizing working outside of the home for all “non-essential” jobs.
Diverse Religious Group Sues Newsom Over Discrimination Against Houses of Worship
May 9, 2020
Today, the Center for American Liberty filed a lawsuit on before of South Bay United Pentecostal Church, Bishop Arthur Hodges III, and Rabbi Mendel Polichenco challenging the constitutionality of shutting down houses of worship across the state.
Californians Sue Governor Newsom For Ruining Life Defining Moments And Causing Enduring Harm
May 8, 2020
he Governor says that his restrictions on civil liberties will last for the duration of the pandemic, which means Californians may never get their freedom back. This is unacceptable; that is why the Center for American Liberty is committed to fighting for the rights of all Californians—and Americans for that matter.
Center for American Liberty Sends Letter to Fresno City Council that Payments to Undocumented Immigrants are Illegal
May 5, 2020
The Dhillon Law Group, on behalf of the Center for American Liberty, sent a letter to the Fresno City Council this morning informing them that cash payments made to undocumented immigrants violates federal and state law.
BREAKING UPDATE: Center for American Liberty Sues to Reopen Orange County’s Beaches
May 2, 2020
The Center for American Liberty were denied a temporary restraining order by a California Superior Court judge today after filing an emergency petition for writ this morning seeking to reopen Orange County’s beaches in the face of Governor Newsom’s surprising order April 30 shouting down only the beaches of Orange County.
Center for American Liberty Responds to Governor in California Supreme Court
April 30, 2020
Today, the Center for American Liberty, in coordination with the Dhillon Law Group and on behalf of plaintiffs Benitez and Martinez, responded to Governor Newsom’s opposition brief in the case of Benitez v. Newsom.
Center for American Liberty Sues Gov. Newsom Over Ban on Public Protests
April 27, 2020
The Center for American Liberty sued California Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, and two other state officials for depriving plaintiffs of their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Center for American Liberty to Continue Fight in Church Litigation
April 24, 2020
The Center for American Liberty’s clients filed a lawsuit, Gish v. Newsom, in response to California’s mandate that religious services during the COVID pandemic be limited to streaming video or telephonic services, with no communal worship permitted.
Petition Filed with CA. Supreme Court Seeking Stay of Governor’s Illegal Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
April 23, 2020
Today, two clients represented by the Center for American Liberty, in coordination with the Dhillon Law Group, filed an emergency petition to the California Supreme Court requesting the Court immediately stay Governor Newsom’s appropriation of $75,000,000 to unnamed regional non-profits.