Pennsylvania tarot reader challenges 1861 fortune-telling law as First Amendment infringement.

A tarot reader in Pennsylvania, Beck Lawrence, has filed a federal lawsuit against Hanover, challenging an 1861 law that criminalizes fortune telling for profit. Lawrence argues this law infringes on First Amendment rights, as it remains largely unchanged despite evolving societal views on religious practices. The case underscores the issues surrounding outdated laws and their relevance in today's context of increased religious tolerance.

October 18, 2024
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