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Texas Christian Woman in Court for Feeding the Homeless Out of Her Truck

Written by Heather Clark

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A Christian woman in Texas appeared in court today as she challenges a ticket that she received earlier this year for feeding the homeless in a local park out of her pickup truck.

Joan Cheever has operated the Chow Train since 2005, a nonprofit organization that feeds the hungry and homeless in the San Antonio area. Her food truck, which carries hot,…

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Using "Religious Freedom" as a Defense for Feeding the Homeless

Using “Religious Freedom” as a Defense for Feeding the Homeless

It is good to see the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) being put to good use. It’s a shame that this is sometimes what it takes to feed people. -LW

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Joan Cheever said police infringed her religious freedom when they fined her $2,000 for feeding the homeless in San Antonio.

As she’d done every Tuesday for years, Cheever was giving out free meals from…

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