Like the citizens of Alabama before them, Kentucky taxpayers are going to see over a million of their dollars going to the lawyers who fought the state's marriage equality ban.
Spotlight On: Florida's HB 401
Today, we examine Florida’s HB 401. HB 401 would add a new section to Florida’s existing Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
New Virginia Bill Would Satisfy All The Kim Davis-Wannabes In The State
Indiana Governor Pledges To Protect "Religious Freedom" In State Of The State Address
Worried About Legislation in Your State? Stay Informed Using PTN’s New State Bill Tracker
As state legislatures gather across the country to start their 2016 legislative sessions, Protect Thy Neighbor is gearing up to monitor and fight legislation that would allow individuals, businesses, and government employees to harm others in the name of religion. Now, you can follow along too by using PTN’s new legislative tracking page. Keep up with the latest news, bill information, and ways to take action in the states and on the federal level. We will update the status of the bills in our state tracker every Tuesday and Friday, and will also continue to provide you with latest legislative news as it occurs.
National Organization for Marriage Starts Petition To Limit LGBT Rights In Indiana
Moore Grandstanding: Ala. Chief Justice Tries Again To Block Marriage Equality
Virginia Bill Would Prevent Local Governments From Enacting LGBT Anti-Discrimination Measures
Mobile County, Alabama, Issuing Marriage Licenses Again
Americans United Files Brief In Federal Court After Roy Moore's Marriage Ban
Americans United and its co-counsel organizations filed a brief with a federal trial court today, calling for the court to issue a final, permanent injunction against defendants in the ongoing Alabama marriage equality case. The move comes a day after Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore declared that all state probate judges must stop providing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Mobile County Judge Stops Issuing Marriage Licenses After Roy Moore's Ban
While Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's announcement on Wednesday banning marriage licenses for same-sex couples was largely greeted with surprise and anger, one probate judge decided to cease issuing marriage licenses to all couples in his county.
Americans United Speaks Out Against Roy Moore’s Latest Attempt To Block Marriage Equality In Alabama
Roy Moore’s Latest Attempt To Block Marriage Equality In Alabama Is Doomed To Fail, Says Americans United
Yes, It Is Possible To Protect LGBT Rights Without Compromising Religious Freedom
Kansas Anti-Discrimination Bill Moves To Hearing
Georgia Has LGBT Discrimination On Its Mind
Civil Rights Advocates To Face Tough Times In State Legislatures
Indiana's New Legislation Prohibits Transgender People From Using Restroom That Matches Gender Identity
Now that we're in 2016, our attention is turning towards state legislation and what fresh hell state-level politicians are brewing for their constituents. It comes as no surprise that Indiana, home of one of last year's most widely contested RFRAs, is already making its mark in the new year with some more vile legislation.
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Selective Worry: Poll Shows Americans Have Greater Concern For The Rights Of Christians
A new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll reports that Americans overwhelmingly prioritize the religious freedom rights of Christians over other faith groups.