Suit was filed this week in a California federal district court against nine named defendants and 40 unnamed defendants alleging disruption of interfaith and Christian religious services by anti-Israel agitators. The complaint (full text) in Christian and Jewish Alliance, Inc. v. Brunner, (SD CA, filed 11/4/2025), alleges violation of provisions of the FACE Act which impose civil liability for physically interfering with the exercise of the 1st Amendment right to religious freedom at a place of worship. It also alleges a claim for trespass. The complaint reads in part:
As worshipers have gathered at three separate events this year, a mob has targeted Plaintiffs The Mission Church .. of Carlsbad and The Christian & Jewish Alliance ... of the San Diego area, interfering with their worship services, intimidating their members and guests, and obstructing their access to gather safely. This mob targeted the Church and the Alliance due to the sincere religious beliefs of their members that require support for Israel. Plaintiff Ruth Mastron, a Jewish resident of Oceanside, was assaulted as she attempted to enter one of these events.
First Liberty Institute issued a press release announcing the filing of the lawsuit.
