Say Halleujah! " Salon owner argues COVID-19 shutdown violates her religious rights, Wisconsin suit
By Chacour Koop
May 12, 2020
A Wisconsin hair salon owner is suing over the state’s coronavirus shutdown order that closed her business, arguing it violates her freedom of religion and other constitutional rights.
Jessica Netzel, the owner of Kingdom Kuts in Appleton, was issued a cease and desist warning threatening criminal charges if she continued to violate a COVID-19 emergency order by Gov. Tony Evers, according to the lawsuit. Hair salons, barbershops and other businesses deemed non-essential have been closed by public health authorities to prevent spread of the virus.
However, the lawsuit filed Tuesday describes Netzel’s hair salon as a faith-based business that serves as a ministry with references to Scripture placed about the establishment. Netzel’s religion calls for “gathering in His name” during “times of peril and crisis,” the lawsuit says.
“Ms. Netzel sincerely believes that she is to share her faith with others through her work at Kingdom Kuts,” the lawsuit says.
Read more here: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/coronavirus/article242688146.html#storylink=cpy
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Oh, brother.
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I hear ya. 
the link between religion and business is strong.
