Houses of worship, designed to be sanctuaries for communion with God, have increasingly been targeted for intimidation, harassment, and disruption. In response, Congress is considering the Right to Worship Act, a bill introduced just last month in both the Senate and House with bipartisan support.
The Act establishes a narrowly tailored 100-foot protection zone where conduct that disrupts a scheduled religious service or impedes attendance is prohibited. Enforcement would be through civil fines, with congregants having a private right of action.
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