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Missouri Laws
1:58 pm
Mon August 27, 2012

Which new Mo. laws take effect tomorrow?

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The Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City, Mo.

Several new laws will take effect in Missouri tomorrow, including one that’s being challenged in federal court.

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Religion/Law
5:50 pm
Wed August 22, 2012

New Mo. law on disturbing worship challenged with ACLU lawsuit

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Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Under a new Missouri law, it is a misdemeanor to intentionally disrupt a house of worship. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging the law.

A federal lawsuit is seeking to block a new Missouri law making it a crime to disturb a worship service.

The lawsuit filed Wednesday by attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union claims the law is illegally vague and will infringe on free-speech rights guaranteed by the U.S. and Missouri constitutions.

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