On Monday, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments (audio of full oral arguments) in Spell v. Edwards. In the case, a Louisiana federal district court dismissed a suit by a pastor challenging the state's COVID-19 limits on worship services. (See prior posting.) An application to the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency injunction pending appeal was rejected by Justice Alito. (See prior posting.) AP reports on the oral arguments.