"Those ministers who fail to comply," he adds, "could be held in contempt of court."

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) lawyers have since filed a motion to stop the subpoena. So what's all the fuss about?

As reported in Charisma News, Houston city officials are upset over a voter lawsuit filed after the City Council rejected valid petitions to repeal a law approved in June that allows members of the opposite sex into each other's restrooms.

The Houston Chronicle reported that opponents of the "bathroom bill" launched a petition drive that generated more than 50,000 signatures—more than the 17,269 needed to put a referendum on the ballot. The City Council threw out the petition in August citing "irregularities."

Although Mayor Parker refused to speak with Todd Starnes, Stanley was quoted as telling the Fox News host that the mayor's motives may be to publicly shame the ministers, possibly using their sermons to reveal them as "anti-gay bigots."

Said ADF Litigation Counsel Christiana Holcomb, "The city's subpoena of sermons and other pastoral communications is both needless and unprecedented. The City Council and its attorneys are engaging in an inquisition designed to stifle any critique of its actions. Political and social commentary is not a crime; it is protected by the First Amendment." (Photo: John Wesley preaching/Wikipedia)

The ADF brief reads, in part: "The message is clear: Oppose the decisions of city government, and drown in unwarranted, burdensome discovery requests. These requests, if allowed, will have a chilling effect on future citizens who might consider circulating referendum petitions because they are dissatisfied with ordinances passed by the City Council. Not only will the Non-party Pastors be harmed if these discovery requests are allowed, but the People will suffer as well. The referendum process will become toxic and the People will be deprived of an important check on city government provided them by the Charter."

To find out more about this outrageous development and also read the brief in its entirety, click here.

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

'Natural Realm Responded': Filmmakers Detail the Amazing Spiritual Manifestation on Set of the New Movie about Daniel from the Bible

Charlie Kirk Statue and Sign Vandalized with Satanic Message on First Anniversary of His Murder

Massachusetts Takes Daughter from Catholic Parents for Refusing to Affirm Trans Identity

Houthi Attacks on Saudi Pipelines Send Prices Higher; Israel Claims 'Massive Victory' over Hezbollah

Senate Republicans Release New Crypto Bill Text, Clarity Act Vote Today

Dems and RINOs Continue to Gaslight the Public on the SAVE America Act, Which Would Bring Integrity Back to US Elections

Supreme Court Rules against Trump's Mail-In Ballot Rules; Now November's Election Must Be 'Too Big to Rig'

Prayer Alert: In Nepal, the Flood Isn't the Only Dangerous Issue for Christians There (Video)

Video of Mamdani, AOC Laughing and Smiling as Names of 9/11 Victims Are Read Goes Viral (Watch)

Guess Who Helped Doxx the Holdout Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case

AI Company Reports Attempts to Create Bioweapons and Malicious Cyberattacks

Teachers' Union Getting Involved in the Lawsuits Involving Illegal CDL Drivers; Are They Driving School Buses Too?!

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks USPS Mail-Ballot Rule in Major Election Case

WATCH: Newly Declassified Video Shows Rescue of Air Force Pilots after Crashing in Iran; 44 Bravo's Amazing Survival Account

Riveting, Inspirational Account of the Pilot Slated to Fly Flight 11 Out of Boston on 9/11--but Didn't (Video)

Saved from the Ashes of 9/11, He Has Given His Life to Save Others Too: 'Call on Jesus'

What the White House Faith Office Has Done in Just 18 Months

Droves of Subscribers Cancel Netflix After 'Neck Injury' Joke on One-Year Anniversary of Charlie Kirk Assassination

Robert Kennedy, Jr. Delivers ABSOLUTELY HISTORIC Speech at RNC Midterm Convention in Crushing Blow to Democrat Anti-Americanism (VIDEO)

Powerful: Former Air Force Lieutenant Was Sent on Suicide Mission to Ram Flight 93-Its Brave Passengers Made Sure She Never Had To (Video)