Televangelist Jim Bakker Suing Several Agencies Over Demands Of Records
"Televangelist Jim Bakker is suing the Arkansas AG, the city of Los Angeles and two other California counties after lawyers demand records including names of supporters, addresses and financial contributions.
Bakker’s attorneys say the attempt to get records is a violation of the first amendment, and religious freedom.
Attorneys for one of America’s best-known pastors moved Friday to block "disturbing" government efforts to force his church to hand over the personal details of his congregation — calling it "a very dangerous overstep."
The "heavy-handed" demand by government officials could have broad and "sinister" repercussions for churches across America, warned Pastor Jim Bakker’s lawyers Friday, as they filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the move."
"Televangelist Jim Bakker is suing the Arkansas AG, the city of Los Angeles and two other California counties after lawyers demand records including names of supporters, addresses and financial contributions.
Bakker’s attorneys say the attempt to get records is a violation of the first amendment, and religious freedom.
Attorneys for one of America’s best-known pastors moved Friday to block "disturbing" government efforts to force his church to hand over the personal details of his congregation — calling it "a very dangerous overstep."
The "heavy-handed" demand by government officials could have broad and "sinister" repercussions for churches across America, warned Pastor Jim Bakker’s lawyers Friday, as they filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the move."