Tag: Phil Bryant
HRC Hails Federal Judge’s Decision to Block Part of H.B. 1523 in Mississippi
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation, lauded U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves’ decision to block a provision of Mississippi’s discriminatory and harmful H.B. 1523 that would allow county clerks to deny same-sex couples from obtaining marriage licenses.
HRC Mississippi Statement on Federal Judge’s Refusal to Block Discriminatory H.B. 1523
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation. responded to news that a federal judge refused to block Mississippi’s discriminatory H.B. 1523 law, one of the most draconian and hateful pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in recent history.
Mississippi: More than 60 Major CEOs & Business Leaders Demand Repeal of HB 1523
Leaders from major corporation continue to join the growing chorus of business voices from across the country calling on Governor Bryant and state lawmakers to repeal discriminatory HB 1523.
Mississippi: Major Corporations Call for Repeal of Anti-LGBT Law
The radical new law allows almost any individual or organisation to use religion as a justification to discriminate against LGBT Mississippians and their families.
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant Signs Law Attacking LGBT People and Families
Despite business outcry, HB 1523 becomes third explicitly anti-LGBT bill signed into law this year.
TLDEF Condemns Sweeping New Anti-LGBT Law in Mississippi
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) responded to news that Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed anti-LGBT House Bill 1523 into law today.