Resurfaced Equal Rights Amendment Threatens Freedoms in Minnesota
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**Threatened Freedom: The Dangers of the Resurfaced Equal Rights Amendment in Minnesota**
The ongoing battle over the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is heating up in Minnesota, as lawmakers push to enshrine sweeping measures on gender identity and abortion into the state constitution.
This proposed legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Leigh Finke, the first transgender member of the Minnesota Legislature, seeks to redefine equal rights under the law to include "gender identity" and "sexual orientation."
However, critics warn that this radical shift represents a perilous infringement on the rights of women and girls. Attorney Renee Carlson provided compelling testimony, arguing that such language would force courts to overlook biological differences, potentially stripping women of essential legal protections and opportunities.
Carlson further stated that the ERA, as it stands, could undermine long-established protections for the unborn and people of faith, opening a pathway for unlimited abortion access in the state constitution.
Excluding protections against religious discrimination raises additional concerns. Critics note that the absence of religious protections could lead to judicial overreach, allowing courts to interpret laws in ways that threaten the rights of religious organizations and individuals.
In an alarming decision, the House of Representatives' State Government Finance and Policy Committee laid over the amendment, which is unlikely to move forward due to strong opposition from Republican legislators. These lawmakers have expressed grave concerns that the current form of the ERA does not reflect the values of a significant portion of Minnesota's citizens.
Rep. Jim Nash articulated this sentiment, emphasizing, "Excluding religious protection is not the direction Minnesota should go. It raises serious concerns about our commitment to the freedoms guaranteed in this country."
Despite pressure from progressives, the GOP remains steadfast in its defense of religious rights and the rights of women, positioning itself as a bulwark against the changing tides of social policy that many believe could jeopardize fundamental freedoms.
As the legislative session progresses, the spotlight remains on Minnesota's proposed ERA, serving as a vital reminder of the need for vigilant protection of both women’s rights and religious freedoms against radical reinterpretations of law.
Sources:
revolver.news
alphanews.org
thepostmillennial.com
The ongoing battle over the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is heating up in Minnesota, as lawmakers push to enshrine sweeping measures on gender identity and abortion into the state constitution.
This proposed legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Leigh Finke, the first transgender member of the Minnesota Legislature, seeks to redefine equal rights under the law to include "gender identity" and "sexual orientation."
However, critics warn that this radical shift represents a perilous infringement on the rights of women and girls. Attorney Renee Carlson provided compelling testimony, arguing that such language would force courts to overlook biological differences, potentially stripping women of essential legal protections and opportunities.
Carlson further stated that the ERA, as it stands, could undermine long-established protections for the unborn and people of faith, opening a pathway for unlimited abortion access in the state constitution.
Excluding protections against religious discrimination raises additional concerns. Critics note that the absence of religious protections could lead to judicial overreach, allowing courts to interpret laws in ways that threaten the rights of religious organizations and individuals.
In an alarming decision, the House of Representatives' State Government Finance and Policy Committee laid over the amendment, which is unlikely to move forward due to strong opposition from Republican legislators. These lawmakers have expressed grave concerns that the current form of the ERA does not reflect the values of a significant portion of Minnesota's citizens.
Rep. Jim Nash articulated this sentiment, emphasizing, "Excluding religious protection is not the direction Minnesota should go. It raises serious concerns about our commitment to the freedoms guaranteed in this country."
Despite pressure from progressives, the GOP remains steadfast in its defense of religious rights and the rights of women, positioning itself as a bulwark against the changing tides of social policy that many believe could jeopardize fundamental freedoms.
As the legislative session progresses, the spotlight remains on Minnesota's proposed ERA, serving as a vital reminder of the need for vigilant protection of both women’s rights and religious freedoms against radical reinterpretations of law.
Sources:
revolver.news
alphanews.org
thepostmillennial.com
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