Georgia lawmakers are currently debating Senate Bill 36, the Restoration of Religious Freedom Act, which aims to protect religious freedom but is criticized for potentially allowing discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Despite passing the state Senate, the bill has faced opposition in the House, with critics like Rep. Esther Panitch highlighting concerns that the legislation may act more as a tool for discrimination rather than protection. Amendments to safeguard LGBTQ+ rights have been rejected, raising alarms over the bill's intent and effects on vulnerable groups.
This is going to be used as a sword and not a shield. Despite repeated assurances that this bill would not be used to create a license to discriminate...
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