一个教会在因在大流行病期间亲自举行礼拜活动而被罚款120万美元以上之后,要求最高法院进行复审,认为这一处罚侵犯了其宪法权利。 A church seeks Supreme Court review after being fined over $1.2 million for holding in-person worship during the pandemic, arguing the penalty violated its constitutional rights.

San Jose Calvary Chapel San Jose 和 Pastor Mike McClure正在寻求美国最高法院的复审, Calvary Chapel San Jose and Pastor Mike McClure are seeking U.S. Supreme Court review after being fined over $1.2 million by Santa Clara County for holding in-person worship during the pandemic, while secular businesses like restaurants remained open. 教会认为罚款违反了《第一修正案》和《第八修正案》,声称政府对待宗教集会比对待类似世俗活动更严厉。 The church argues the fines violate the First and Eighth Amendments, claiming the government treated religious gatherings more harshly than comparable secular activities. 维护者说,此案提出了宗教自由、政府越权、对礼拜教堂实施大规模惩罚是否符合宪法等关键问题。 Advocates say the case raises critical questions about religious freedom, government overreach, and the constitutionality of imposing massive penalties on churches for worship. 最高法院尚未决定是否审理案件。 The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to hear the case.