Over 1,300 lawsuits filed against states over COVID-19 restrictions

More than 1,300 state and federal lawsuits have been filed over COVID-19 as governors balance protecting public health against individual liberties.

News 12 Staff

May 26, 2020, 10:33 AM

Updated 1,694 days ago

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More than 1,300 state and federal lawsuits have been filed over COVID-19 as governors balance protecting public health against individual liberties.
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In Minnesota, churches joined non-essential businesses in suing.
Lawsuits come as President Donald Trump has become increasingly vocal in criticism of state restrictions, encourages protests at state capitols and urges churches to reopen.
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