Appeals Court Will Decide if Flagler Beach Shopping Center Can Legally Ban Coastal Family Church Services

Appeals Court Will Decide if Flagler Beach Shopping Center Can Legally Ban Coastal Family Church Services

Coastal Family Church is appealing a court injunction prohibiting services at its Flagler Beach shopping center location. The property management company cites private covenants banning public assembly to justify the restriction. The church argues the ban violates First Amendment rights and constitutes selective enforcement. The high-stakes legal battle pits foundational private property rights against constitutional religious protections. The p…