The court not only halted the local government’s efforts to suppress Singularism’s religious practices but also ordered the immediate return of the sacred psilocybin mushrooms that had been seized in a controversial police raid. For months the local government refused and delayed to return the mushrooms, but this second order required them to do so. This marks a historic legal precedent, affirming that the government cannot unlawfully confiscate religious sacraments. In this order honorable Judge Parrish opened with a strong statement reinforcing her protections for religious freedom:

This victory comes at a time when Utah’s newly enacted Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), passed in 2024, is being tested for its real-world application, alongside Utah’s passage of a discretionary psilocybin program for psilocybin use in secular, medical settings in the state’s largest healthcare systems, also passed in 2024. The ruling contributes precedent for how state and federal courts may handle religious entheogenic cases in the future. Additionally Judge Jill Parish stated:

The decision is also a stunning rebuke to Utah County and Provo City officials, who have now lost two major legal motions against Singularism. Despite their months-long resistance, local authorities were ultimately forced to return both the seized mushrooms and sacred scriptures taken from Singularism’s spiritual center. Bridger was able to receive them from police on March 4th, 2025.

The court’s ruling forecasts the likelihood that the local government’s actions will ultimately be found to be civil rights violations. As Singularism’s founder has said:

While Singularism would prefer to resolve the dispute with the local government defendants, it appears the defendants remain intent to resist the court’s conclusions that Singularism is substantially likely to prevail on the merits of its lawsuit, meaning Singularism will have to endure continued litigation at the hands of defendants. To sustain itself as a very small religious organization, Singularism  is launching a crowdfunding campaign to cover its legal defense . Jensen looks forward to the debacle ending and hopes to avoid a full trial, adding: 

The ruling is expected to have ripple effects across the country as other entheogenic religious groups cite this case in their own legal battles. The outcome could influence ongoing debates about the legal standing of psychedelic sacraments within the framework of the First Amendment and state- and federal-level RFRA protections.

Singularism is a contemporary religion dedicated to the responsible, ethical, and structured spiritual use of psilocybin as a sacrament. Rooted in the core belief that “all is one,” Singularism incorporates scientific understanding, modern spirituality, and ancient entheogenic traditions to create a safe, intentional, and transformative religious practice which establishes a connection with the Divine.

Unlike informal and secular psychedelic movements, Singularism operates with rigorous ethical and religious guidelines, extensive preparation, and integration protocols, ensuring that every spiritual journey is conducted with reverence, responsibility, and respect. The religion  welcomes seekers from all backgrounds who share an authentic religious commitment to personal growth, healing, the alleviation of suffering, and pursuit of communication with the Divine.

As one of the first cases of its kind in the nation, Singularism stands at the forefront of religious freedom and psychedelic spirituality, advocating for the right to practice without government interference, while safeguarding personal and public safety.