More than 20 religious groups penned a letter to the Senate on Monday to urge lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law, calling the right to marry 'a matter of human dignity.'
More than 20 religious groups penned a letter to the Senate on Monday to urge lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law, calling the right to marry"a matter of human dignity."
The legislation has been at the center of intense debate between lawmakers, with some conservatives arguing the bill would do little to increase protections for same-sex and interracial marriages and instead make religious institutions susceptible to litigation. “This bill recognizes this diversity of belief while ensuring that same-sex and interracial couples are treated with equal respect by federal and state governments,” the letter said. “The bipartisan substitute amendment provides important clarification around the interaction between the Respect for Marriage Act and the robust religious freedom protections guaranteed under federal law.
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