The Justice Department on Friday called on San Francisco Mayor London Breed to increase the allowable capacity in houses of worship, accusing the city of impeding on “religious freedom” amid the coronavirus. They said they understood the city plans to increase worship attendance by up to 25 people by the end of the month, but said that would still “burden religious exercise,” especially for larger houses of worship. San Francisco is opening up at the speed of safety." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHe said the city already plans to expand capacity for religious gatherings “beyond what is described in the federal government’s letter. It's consistent with San Francisco’s careful approach and follows closely behind what the State of California allows," according to FOX 2 of the Bay Area.

Source: Fox News September 26, 2020 05:15 UTC