A federal judge dismissed Safehouse’s lawsuit to open a supervised drug consumption facility in Philadelphia, ruling that they were not a religious entity and could not claim exemptions under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Despite research showing the effectiveness of supervised consumption sites in reducing overdose rates, they have faced opposition even in Democratic-controlled areas like California and Pennsylvania. Some sites continue to operate despite federal bans. The ruling is a setback for harm reduction efforts in the face of the ongoing opioid crisis, with government opposition hindering progress towards opening more supervised consumption facilities.
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Judge rules against Philadelphia supervised drug consumption site
