Georgia Republicans say religious liberty needs protection, but Democrats warn of discrimination

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Georgia Republicans say religious liberty needs protection, but Democrats warn of discrimination

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans are voting to protect religious rights from state and local governments. But Democrats warn the measure opens the door for people and groups to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in the name of religion. The Senate voted 33-19 on Thursday for a state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill says a government must show a compelling interest to force someone to go against the…

Georgia Republicans say religious liberty needs protection, but Democrats warn of discrimination

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans are voting to protect religious rights from state and local governments. But Democrats warn the measure opens the door for people and groups to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in the name of religion. The Senate voted 33-19 on Thursday for a state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill says a government must show a compelling interest to force someone to go against the…

Georgia Republicans say religious liberty needs protection, but Democrats warn of discrimination

Georgia Republicans are voting to protect religious rights from state and local governments. But Democrats warn the measure opens the door for people and groups to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people