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As cases rise, Justice Department backs group seeking to overturn Philly’s ban on large, planned events

The federal government is seeking to end Philadelphia's ban on large events as a third wave of coronavirus cases sweeps across the country, leading to record case counts in Pennsylvania.

U.S. Attorney William McSwain says Philadelphia's policy of banning parades while allowing protests is unconstitutional.
U.S. Attorney William McSwain says Philadelphia's policy of banning parades while allowing protests is unconstitutional.Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer