Religious Groups Seek Protection From LGBTQ+ Discrimination Law

A Sixth Circuit judge on Tuesday seemed unpersuaded that three Christian organizations have standing to sue to prevent Michigan officials from enforcing the state’s anti-discrimination laws against them.

The organizations said they have a credible fear of facing state action for operating according to their religious beliefs as they pertain to LGBTQ+ issues in making employment, education, and medical decisions.

The religious freedom cases are the latest in a slew related to LGBTQ+ rights that courts across the country have reckoned with in recent years.

Christian Healthcare Centers Inc., Catholic parish and parochial school operator Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish ...