Judge Sides with Faith Group over Utah County in Psychedelic Mushroom Religious Freedom Lawsuit

Federal Judge Sides With Religious Group That Uses Psilocybin As Sacrament, Rejecting Utah Officials’ Request To Dismiss Lawsuit

A federal judge has ruled against Utah state and county officials in a lawsuit challenging their prosecution of a Provo City-based religious group that uses the psychedelic fungi as sacrament. This comes about three months after U.S. District Judge Jill N. Parrish granted Singularism’s motion for a temporary injunction and ordered police to return psilocybin that was seized last year as part of a raid at its spiritual center. There were still tw…

New faith group that uses 'psychedelic mushrooms' lands legal win under religious freedom law

Federal judge grants religious freedom protections to Utah group Singularism that uses psychedelic mushrooms in spiritual ceremonies and healing practices.

Judge sides with faith group over Utah County in psychedelic mushroom religious freedom lawsuit

A federal judge this week sided with a small, Provo-based faith group that incorporates psychedelic mushrooms into its spiritual practices in a lawsuit putting Utah’s new religious freedom law to the test. Bridger Jensen, who opened the Singularism Spiritual Center in 2023, is suing Utah County and its attorney, Jeffrey Gray, as well as Provo […]

Judge sides with faith group over Utah county in psychedelic mushroom religious freedom lawsuit

Dried mushrooms. (Stock photo by Akchamczuk/Getty Images)A federal judge this week sided with a small, Provo-based faith group that incorporates psychedelic mushrooms into its spiritual practices in a lawsuit putting Utah’s new religious freedom law to the test.  Bridger Jensen, who opened the Singularism Spiritual Center in 2023, is suing Utah County and its attorney, Jeffrey Gray, as well as Provo City and several members of its police departm…

Federal Court Blocks Utah Psilocybin Prosecution, Upholds Religious Freedom Claims

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Utah religious group seeking legal protection for its use of psilocybin, denying the state’s motion to dismiss the case and halting a criminal prosecution against one of its members. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Jill N. Parrish, rejects arguments from Utah County, Provo City, and County Attorney Jeffrey Gray, and affirms the rights of pla…

Federal Judge Sides With Religious Group That Uses Psilocybin As Sacrament, Rejecting Utah Officials’ Request To Dismiss Lawsuit - Cannabis News World

A federal judge has ruled against Utah state and county officials in a lawsuit challenging their prosecution of a Provo City-based religious group that uses the psychedelic fungi as sacrament. This comes about three months after U.S. District Judge Jill N. Parrish granted Singularism’s motion for a temporary injunction and ordered police to return psilocybin The post Federal Judge Sides With Religious Group That Uses Psilocybin As Sacrament, Rej…