NH Christians arrested, asked: ‘Where is your God now?’ALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE NH Christians arrested, asked: ‘Where is your God now?’ State law against ‘unreasonable or loud’ noise used to arrest Christians sharing gospel HAMPTON, N.H. — Alliance Defense Fund allied attorneys filed suit Wednesday in federal court on behalf of two Christians arrested for sharing their faith and singing worship songs on a public sidewalk in the Hampton Beach area. Police arrested the two men, charging them under a state law against “unreasonable or loud” noise, but the law has not been used against other much louder activities in the very busy beach district, including bands sponsored by the village precinct to increase business in the area. Criminal charges against the two men were dismissed, clearing the way for a civil suit challenging the vague state law. Full news release, quotes, and related media resources available at the following link: http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/3209 ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique combination of strategy, training, funding, and litigation to protect and preserve religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family.
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