"Justice Department Supports Episcopal Church in Lawsuit Over Free Meal Limits in Southern Oregon City"

The Justice Department has sided with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Brookings, Oregon, in its lawsuit against the city of Brookings over restrictions imposed on its free soup kitchen. The city had changed its zoning code to limit meals to three times a week for two hours each, which the church challenged in federal court. The church's soup kitchen has faced complaints from neighbors, but the Justice Department's support may bolster its case.