MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Jessica Netzel, owner of Kingdom Kuts in Appleton, Wis., filed a federal lawsuit claiming Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ “safer at home” order violates constitutional protections of free speech and religious freedom.
Netzel claims that Evers’ order violates her ability to practice her religion through attending in-person church services and by running her faith-based business.
Netzel asked U.S. District Judge William Griesbach to lift the order and allow her salon to function similarly to businesses already allowed to stay open during the order.
On May 9 and May 11, Appleton police officers entered Kingdom Kuts and informed Netzel that she was being referred to the distract attorney for prosecution, according to the lawsuit.
“We are aware of the difficult position people and businesses are in,” Appleton Police Chief Todd Thomas told the Associatd Press. “We will continue to use compassionate discretion on enforcement of the orders and allow the courts to decide the disposition of any alleged offense.” (AP)
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