News Briefs for 07.24.20
News briefs from across the globe for 07.24.20.
S.C. Couple to Get Day in Court
Carolinas News Notes
A U.S. District Court has denied an effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the state of South Carolina to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of South Carolina and South Carolina Equality on behalf of a married lesbian couple, Eden Rogers and Brandy Welch.
LGBTQ non-discrimination protections in healthcare
Beyond the Carolinas
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) responded to the Trump-Pence administration’s latest actions to undermine the rights and welfare of LGBTQ people, putting a vulnerable population at increased risk for discrimination.
Trump allows S.C. child welfare agencies to refuse gay adoptions
Regional News: HHS policy waiver could impact other communities not approved by organizations operating under ‘Christian policy’
The Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave an okay on Jan. 23 to allow federally-funded child welfare agencies in South Carolina to refuse services on the basis of religion. The decision came in response to a request made by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster last year.
U.S./World: New ‘religious freedom’ rule places LGBTQ health, well-being at risk
Beyond the Carolinas
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule that could strengthen protections for healthcare workers who refuse to provide health services for religious or moral reasons.
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