Two churches have been in contact with the Independence Law Center after they were told they were violating zoning by meeting in a theater. One of the churches, meeting in a theater in Montgomery County, was told that they were in violation because “religious uses” were not permitted in a “shopping” zone. The Independence Law Center contacted the Township solicitor, explaining that the ordinance violated federal law when discriminating against a church in that way. After a number of discussions, both churches have been allowed to remain.