Pennsylvania federal judge denies Safehouse's proposal to open a supervised drug consumption site under religious freedom arguments.

A federal judge in Pennsylvania rejected a proposal from Philadelphia's Safehouse, a nonprofit organization, to open a supervised drug consumption site under religious freedom arguments. Despite acknowledging Safehouse's intentions to reduce harm from overdoses, the judge concluded that the group's Jewish and Christian beliefs do not provide legal protection against violating federal laws. Safehouse's executive director is considering appeal options.