Friends and neighbors —
Over the last week, I’ve received numerous emails regarding what took place in a committee meeting while most of Minnesota was sleeping. Last week in the dark of night – after midnight – Democrats deliberately launched an attack on the freedom of religious groups and faith-based schools.
Here is what happened: Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee voted down an amendment to the Human Rights Act that would have restored religious freedom protections that were deleted from law last year. In Late February, House Democrats rejected a similar measure. You can find the language to the senate file under SF 4292 and a link to the senate committee hearing video here (the Human Rights Act discussion starts at the 6 hour mark).
Democratic leaders are making it clear they believe their preferred political views should overrule religious freedoms.
Religious liberty has been a core American value since our nation’s founding. I strongly support adding strong religious protections back into our laws to uphold the separation of church and state. Our constitutional rights must be guarded against the radical agenda being pushed by Democrats in Saint Paul.
If you have any questions about this, please reach out.
Sincerely,