kengr

I suspect the only reason we're not seeing more reports like this, is that in even slightly more urban areas, the results are harder to track.

There is room for churches to argue about the restriction. A law might restrict an activity entirely, and still have to allow churches. Like, a law might forbid any buildings higher than 20 feet as eyesores, and church steeples might still be allowed.

So it's reasonable for churches to consider: should this apply to us?

But in this case, the restrictions will pass the "strict scrutiny" standard. The law was passed to further a "compelling governmental interest," and is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest: It restricts only a few very specific activities, and it's for a limited time.