By Michael Hernandez CHINO HILLS—Senior attorneys for two California legal firms—Tyler and Bursch and the Pacific Justice Institute shared their legal expertise today on a zoom conference hosted by Chino Hills Calvary Pastor Jack Hibbs on “How and When to Re-Open Churches.” “According to Gov. Galvin Newsom, we are in the first phase of Re-Opening the State of California,” said Managing Partner Robert Tyler of Tyler and Bursch. “The second phase is to Re-Open Schools and the third Phase (which will not happen for three to six months) is opening up churches, sporting events and other entertainment venues. “We are representing churches in four counties—Ventura, Riverside, Mendocino, and San Joaquin County. We are taking a Supreme Court ruling that says there must not be an unnecessary burden placed on religious practice (for churches to exercise their religion). Now the State is saying that churches can have drive-in services in addition to livestream services.” “Santa Barbara County is now allowing faith-based organizations to re-open but it is not clear if that means churches. As pastors you have to hear from the Lord what He is calling you to do? We will argue all day for you (using) constitutional law at […]
