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Supreme Court rejects petition from Louisiana pastor facing charges for violating ban on large gatherings

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a petition Friday from a Louisiana pastor who sought emergency relief from criminal charges he faced for holding services in violation of large-gathering restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

The pastor, Tony Spell, claimed in a Nov. 18 filing that Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ restrictions violated his First Amendment rights.

Spell drew national attention after he continued to hold services in person at Life Tabernacle Church during the pandemic despite state guidelines.

On Friday, Associate Justice Samuel Alito rejected Spell’s request without comment, Fox News’ Shannon Bream and Bill Mears reported.The justice declined to refer the case for review before the full Supreme Court.

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