Private schools have had enough of lockdown restrictions imposed by government officials. Some are fighting back in court.

On Oct. 16, Hermiston Christian School — a private, religious K-12 school in Oregon — filed a lawsuit in federal court against Democratic Gov. Kate Brown because the school has been unable to open due to her orders. In strict lockdown orders issued in March, Brown threatened non-essential businesses with a Class C misdemeanor if they failed to comply. Such a crime could incur a punishment of up to 30 days in jail and or a fine up to $1,250.