September 29, 2009
Source: Syracuse.com
Wire Service: AP
http://www.syracuse.com/religion/index.ssf?/base/national-65/1254261032116220.xml&storylist=religion
A federal judge has barred a North Texas suburb from enforcing a rule to prevent a Santeria priest from sacrificing animals in his home.
In a final judgment this month, U.S. District Judge John McBryde of Fort Worth also ordered Euless to pay for the costs incurred by Santeria priest Jose Merced (mur-SEHD').
His attorney, Eric Rassbach, said Tuesday the ruling means Merced can resume priest ordination ceremonies involving animal sacrifice.