#Tennessee #allows #officials to #refuse to ‘#solemnize’ a #marriage, sparking #concern for #queer #couples #ConstitutionalRights

According to the #state #code, only #notarypublics, #governmentofficials and #religious #figures can #officiate a #marriage in #Tennessee.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/29/tennessee-gay-marriage-license/

#Fascist #Tennessee #Gov. #BillLee signs #hateful #law that allows #people to #refuse to ‘#solemnize’ #marriagelicenses.

#HB878 has drawn #criticism since it was #proposed last year.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Racism #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/21/us/tennessee-marriage-license-solemnize-reaj/