UPDATE: Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Bishop of Rome, `dissenting'?
Responding to "emergency" petitions the the Roman Catholic Brooklyn Diocese and an Orthodox Jewish group Agudath Israel of America the Supreme Court has stayed pending appeal enforcement of Executive Order 202.45 of Governor Andrew Cuomo limiting attendance at houses of worship due to the dangers of transmission of the covid19 virus which has swept worldwide. It provides:
Pursuant to Executive Order 202.42 and 202.45, all non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reasons (e.g., parties, celebrations, or other social events) are limited to no more than twenty-five (25) or fewer people in regions that have reached Phase Three of reopening, and no more than fifty (50) people in regions that have reached Phase Four of reopening, so long as appropriate social distancing and face covering requirements are followed. Under Executive Order 202.41, any region that has not yet entered Phase Three of reopening, non-essential gatherings cannot exceed ten (10) people, and social distancing and face covering requirements must be adhered to.
The court issued six separate opinions, with newly appointed Amy Barrett in the majority while John Roberts dissented. Also dissenting were Justices Breyer, Kagan, and Sotomayor. The majority, in a per curiam unsigned opinion - overrides the Governor who is informed by the New York State and City Departments of Health who have advised him on the best steps to control the deadly pandemic.
- GWC
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