In magic mushrooms case, Utah County argues religious freedom doesn’t cover substance use

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 666

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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After a federal judge sided with a Provo faith group that uses psychedelic mushrooms in its spiritual practices last December, Utah County is fighting back in court, arguing that state law around drug use applies to everyone, even religious organizations.

The case followed a search warrant Provo police executed at the Singularism Spiritual Center in November 2024, seizing the group’s psilocybin — also known as magic mushrooms — and membership records. With an appeal in …

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