Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Officials to Refuse Same-Sex Marriages
The bill, now awaiting the governor's signature, has sparked protests and concerns over LGBTQ rights.
- Tennessee's legislature approved a bill permitting officials to decline performing marriages based on moral objections.
- Critics argue the bill could lead to discrimination against LGBTQ and interracial couples, violating Supreme Court rulings.
- Protests erupted as LGBTQ advocates rallied against the bill and other proposed restrictions on the community.
- The bill's proponents claim it aims to protect religious freedoms without affecting marriage license issuance.
- Governor Bill Lee has yet to indicate whether he will sign the bill, which has been met with national controversy.
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