Quinton Ceasar, a leading Lutheran pastor, proclaimed, "God is queer," to a congregation of 20,000, stirring indignation among conservatives and drawing criticism from public figures.
A Yale-educated lawyer, he originally aimed for success in business, but after becoming a born-again Christian in the 1950s, he felt called to create a Christian broadcasting network.
The lawsuit alleges violations of the First Amendment, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act by the Biden administration's regulations.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an advisory stating that the United States remains in a "heightened threat environment" with "lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and personal grievances" posing a significant risk.
"I promise you that this Sunday, I will inform our congregation and mobilize them to boycott Angels games and do everything they can to stop this immoral action in our city," says local pastor.