Houston Mayor Drops Pastor Subpoenas

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“It was never our intention to interfere with clergy and their congregants,” Parker said. “I don’t want to have a national debate on freedom of religion when my purpose is to defend … a city ordinance.” CT

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Houston Sermon Subpoena: 5 Things You Need to Know

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“[T]he city… subpoenaed communications, including sermon notes and email, from five area pastors related to ‘HERO, the Petition, Mayor Annise Parker, homosexuality, or gender identity.’ The pastors were not involved in the lawsuit but were involved in encouraging people to sign the petition.” CPost

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