Church defying orders from N.H. town officials gets support from a higher power: the DOJ - The Boston Globe

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : The church in turn has sued the town in federal court and now has gained a powerful ally: in April, the US Department of Justice filed a statement of interest arguing that the church's claims are ripe for judicial review under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), which provides federal protections to religious organizations on zoning matters.
43% : But now that it is a full-fledged church, the lawyers said Grace New England is baselessly alleging religious persecution while claiming broad immunity from governmental oversight.
40% : The complaint alleges they violated religious freedom rights enshrined in the state and federal constitutions and failed to follow state and federal laws pertaining to religious land uses.

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