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Navigating Faith and Zoning: Understanding “Substantial Burden” under RLUIPA
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) protects the right of religious organizations to practice their faith without undue government interference. A key concept within RLUIPA is the idea of a “substantial burden” on religious exercise. This blog post unpacks what this term means and how it impacts religious institutions and land-use regulations.