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A Satanic Temple group in Iowa must be allowed to host its holiday event at the state’s Capitol next month, a federal judge ordered Monday.
TL;DR
- A federal judge ordered that a Satanic Temple group in Iowa can host its holiday event at the state Capitol.
- The group had been denied permission for the past three years.
- The Iowa Department of Administrative Services had objected, citing concerns about a costume contest featuring Krampus.
- The ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Satanic Temple, arguing a violation of free speech, free exercise, and equal protection rights.
- Chief U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose granted a preliminary injunction, ordering the department to approve the application within seven days.