Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAn attorney for the state of New Jersey urged a judge on Wednesday to keep theaters closed, arguing that fans are free to watch movies at home without creating a risk to public health.The National Association of Theatre Owners, and several major theater chains, are seeking an injunction that would allow theaters to reopen in the state.
U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti heard oral arguments on the request via Zoom, and is expected to issue a ruling in the coming days.NATO’s attorneys have argued that New Jersey Gov.
Philip Murphy is violating the First Amendment by allowing churches to remain open while theaters are closed.But in defending the governor’s order, Assistant Attorney General Jeremy Feigenbaum.
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