First Liberty: California City Agrees to Settlement with Chinese- and Taiwanese-American Church
August 21, 2025
The City of Santa Ana, California and Anchor Stone Christian Church reached a settlement in a lawsuit allowing the local congregation to use its facilities for religious services. As part of the settlement, the city also agreed to pay Anchor Stone US$640,000, waive certain fees, and expedite permits necessary for the church to use its building. First Liberty Institute and O’Melveny represent Anchor Stone. The O’Melveny team advising Anchor Stone was led by partner Timothy Durst.
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