Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups
Briefly

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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