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Knights of Columbus Sue Biden Administration Over Permit Denial for Memorial Day Mass

The Catholic group alleges religious discrimination after being barred from holding their traditional service at a Virginia national cemetery for the second year.

  • The Knights of Columbus have filed a lawsuit citing First Amendment and RFRA violations.
  • The group has held the Memorial Day Mass at Poplar Grove National Cemetery for 60 years.
  • National Park Service regulations classify religious services as demonstrations, prohibiting them since 1986.
  • Officials argue the cemetery is reserved for activities with military or historic significance.
  • A court hearing for a temporary restraining order is scheduled to decide if the service can proceed this year.
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