Justice Dept cracks down on Idaho town over denial of evangelical church worship permits
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a small Idaho town's denial of a zoning permit to a local evangelical church on grounds of religious discrimination. The city had denied a permit allowing the church to hold worship services, sparking accusations of religious freedom violations from the church and the DOJ.
The US Justice Department has launched an investigation into a small Idaho city for allegedly denying a zoning permit to a local evangelical church based on its religious beliefs, in what is being seen as a battle over religious freedom. The church sought permission to hold worship services at the proposed location but was denied, prompting accusations of discrimination. The DOJ's move comes after the church filed a complaint with the agency alleging that the city's actions were motivated by a desire to exclude the church based on its Christian faith. The case highlights ongoing tensions between religious groups and local governments over issues of freedom of worship.
