Georgia becomes 30th state to enact Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination

Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed the Restoration of Freedom Act, which critics believe will permit discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community under the guise of religious freedom, the Atlanta News First reports.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. The new law, Senate Bill 36, entitled the Restoration of Religious Freedom Act, purports to protect religious freedom …

Georgia Governor Signs State Religious Freedom Restoration Act — More Protection for Those Who Want to LIVE Their Faith - Black Community News

Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia just signed a bill into law that strengthens religious freedom. The U.S. Constitution’s religious freedom guarantee pertains to more than freedom to believe or to worship. Our founding document protects our freedom to exercise our religion — to demonstrate it and to live it. In recent years, courts have been …

Georgia becomes 30th state to enact Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Georgia enacted its version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law on Friday, becoming the 30th state to pass similar legislation.  #ReligiousLiberty #Georgia #BrianKemp

Kemp signs RFRA bill

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service GEORGIA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed controversial religious freedom legislation Friday aimed at preventing government intrusion into Georgians’ rights to exercise their religious beliefs.   The General Assembly’s Republican majorities passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on Wednesday primarily along party lines.   “It’s common-sense legislation,” Kemp said after signing Senate Bill 36. “Georgian…

USA: Georgia Passes Controversial ‘Religious Freedom’ Law Despite Fears of LGBTQ+ Discrimination

Georgia has passed a new religious freedom law despite concerns it will enable discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and minorities. Critics warn the RFRA-style bill lacks anti-discrimination safeguards.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act signed by Governor Brian Kemp

After more than a decade of hard work by faith leaders across the state, Gov. Brian Kemp has signed religious freedom legislation Friday aimed at preventing government intrusion into Georgians’ rights... Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Religious Freedom Restoration Act signed by Governor B…