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Church Shelter Faces Zoning Battle | Dover News
A Maryland church is locked in a legal battle with Ocean City over its homeless shelter, arguing that zoning laws violate their First Amendment rights and religious mission. Since opening, they’ve provided nearly 5,000 overnight stays, insisting helping the vulnerable is core to their faith—and they won’t pay fines for doing so. Officials say it’s a zoning matter, not a religious one, stressing equal enforcement for public safety. The church counters that their mission shouldn’t be blocked because they don’t generate revenue. As the case heads to court, the outcome could reshape how religious…
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