Friday, April 29, 2022

11th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments In City Prayer Vigil Case

 Yesterday, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments (audio of full arguments) in Rojas v. City of Ocala, Florida. In the case, , a Florida federal district court held that the City of Ocala, Florida and its police chief violated the Establishment Clause when they organized and promoted a prayer vigil in response to a shooting spree plaguing the city. (See prior posting.) Fox35 reports on the case ahead of the oral arguments.