ACLU Comment on Indiana Gov. Pence Signing Discriminatory 'Religious Freedom' Bill into Law

[Zorra]

"The timing of this legislation is important to understanding its intent: The bill was introduced as a backlash reaction to achieving marriage equality for same-sex couples in Indiana," said Jane Henegar, executive director of the ACLU of Indiana. "We are deeply disappointed that the governor and state lawmakers have been tone-deaf to the cries of legions of Hoosiers – including businesses, convention leaders, faith communities, and more than 10,000 people who signed petitions against the bill – who say they don’t want this harmful legislation to impair the reputation of our state and harm our ability to attract the best and brightest to Indiana."
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"While we are disappointed by the outcome in Indiana, we remain heartened by the thousands of Americans across the country who, regardless of their faith or political persuasion, spoke out against this misguided legislation," said Eunice Rho, advocacy and policy counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. "Unfortunately, the fight continues, with states like Arkansas and Georgia dangerously close to passing similar legislation. We hope leaders in those states are paying attention to the public outcry in their states and seeing the economic backlash in Indiana and elsewhere. Religious freedom is a core American value, one that the ACLU has been defending since its founding. However, we will continue to oppose any attempts to use religion to discriminate."

https://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights-religion-belief/aclu-comment-indiana-gov-mike-pence-signing-discriminatory-religious-fre

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

1. Excellent...SC vs ACLU and America

SC controlled by the worst of the worst our system has to offer


really scary how bad this could get

just imagine a republican president in 2017 picking a justice

[Takket]

2. if that happens, this will become national law.

a truly terrifying prospect.