Doug, I don't know. I tried to find the actual complaint but it's not yet available, as best as I can tell. The second-hand reports - in print as well as on radio and television - refer to "First Amendment" and I've not heard any reference to the Pennsylvania RFRA (but that doesn't mean it's not in the complaint, as it might slip by reporters or be trimmed out of a report by an editor).
Jim From: religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu [mailto:religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu] On Behalf Of Douglas Laycock Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:00 PM To: 'Law & Religion issues for Law Academics' Subject: RE: Ban on Feeding Homeless Jim, is this only a First Amendment claim? Or is there also a Pennsylvania RFRA claim? Douglas Laycock Robert E. Scott Distinguished Professor of Law University of Virginia Law School 580 Massie Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-243-8546 From: religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu [mailto:religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu] On Behalf Of James Edward Maule Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:35 AM To: Law & Religion issues for Law Academics Subject: Ban on Feeding Homeless For those not picking up on Philadelphia area stories, this might be of interest, perhaps especially to those researching and writing in the area. For some time, religious and other organizations have been feeding homeless people at outdoor sites in Philadelphia. Citing public health and other concerns, the city banned the practice. The religious organizations have challenged the ban, claiming that it violates their (and their members') First Amendment free exercise rights ("What they will not compromise on, however, is what they described as a God-directed mission to minister to the needs of homeless people where they live - on the parkway.") Yesterday testimony concluded, and oral argument will now take place. Enforcement of the ban has been stayed pending the litigation. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20120710_Nutter__Ban_on_feeding_part_of_plan_to_end_homelessness.html Jim Maule Professor of Law Villanova University School of Law ma...@law.villanova.edu<mailto:ma...@law.villanova.edu> http://vls.law.villanova.edu/prof/maule
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