Article archive / June 1, 2015
Originally published: . Volume 6, No. 6. Source pages: 9.
Following the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee’s decision to return the Louisiana Marriage and Conscience Act to the calendar, Governor Bobby Jindal issued an Executive Order to protect religious liberty and prevent the state from discriminating against those with deeply held religious beliefs, noted a May 19 press release from the Governor’s Office.
“In Louisiana, the state should not be able to take adverse action against a person for their belief in traditional marriage,” Governor Jindal said. "That’s why I’m issuing an Executive Order to prevent the state from discriminating against people, charities and family-owned businesses with deeply held religious beliefs that marriage is between one man and one woman.” The order can be found at the Louisiana Register, number BJ 2014 – 8.
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