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Group loses latest bid to open Philadelphia safe-injection site

U.S. District Judge rejected Safehouse's claim that banning overdose centers violated religious freedom.
Federal law prevents Safehouse from operating a supervised facility for drug consumption in Philadelphia.
Safehouse's efforts to open a center have been hindered by legal battles, community pushback, and a recent court ruling.

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Reuters

Group loses latest bid to open Philadelphia safe-injection site

30 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Washington Post

Philadelphia nonprofit loses latest bid to open supervised drug-use center

The decision is a blow for advocates who believe overdose prevention centers will save lives amid increasing U.S. overdose drug deaths.

1 month ago

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The Hill

Judge rejects group’s attempt to open safe injection site in Philadelphia

A federal judge in Philadelphia rejected a nonprofit’s attempt to open a safe drug-injection site in the city. Safehouse, the organization that seeks to provide overdose prevention services, said the threat of prosecution by the Department of Justice over potentially violating drug laws is hindering its religious rights as a group. The organization said its…

30 days ago·Washington, United States

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Audacy

Federal judge deals major setback to nonprofit hoping to open supervised drug consumption site in Philadelphia

When a federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from Safehouse, which had been seeking permission to operate a medically supervised drug consumption site in Philadelphia, it delivered a serious setback to the nonprofit.

1 month ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Inquirer

Judge rejects latest bid to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia

Judge Gerald A. McHugh ruled that religious beliefs do not allow Safehouse to skirt federal law, and dismissed the case.

1 month ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Bloomberg Law

Philadelphia ‘Safe Injection’ Site Can’t Claim Religious Burden

Safehouse, a nonprofit organization hoping to open a “safe injection” site in Philadelphia to help combat drug addiction, can’t claim religious protections to avoid prosecution for violating a federal drug law, a federal court said.

30 days ago·Arlington, United States

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