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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Georgia Governor Vetoes Religious Liberty Bill After Business Backlash

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal (pictured) today vetoed the controversial religious liberty bill that had been passed by Georgia lawmakers on March 16, 2016. That veto came after nearly two weeks of increasing opposition by business leaders.
The legislation would have allowed faith-based organizations to deny services to those who violate their religious beliefs. It also would allow organizations to fire employees who did not hold those same beliefs.


Georgia Governor Vetoes Religious Liberty Bill After Business Backlash

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