You're not arguing to overturn that. You're just arguing for a rule of reason that has to survive strict scrutiny. And this won't if applied, correct? That's absolutely right. Of course, Churches are subject to the law like everyone else. The rule of law means the same rules for everybody. But just like any other fundamental primary freedom, it has to meet that strict scrutiny standard in order to survive constitutional challenge. Wisconsin's action here doesn't even get close. (08:47–08:54)
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Asserts that churches must follow the law equally, underlining the principle of equal application of the law.
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