Understanding Tennessee’s Controversial New Adoption Rule
Tennessee Gov. Bill lee says he will sign a new controversial adoption law in the state. WPLN’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán says the state is joining nearly a dozen states passing nearly identical laws.
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Show Notes
A soon-to-be signed adoption law in Tennessee is stirring fears of an economic backlash. Companies and conventions have threatened to stop doing business with the state because of legislation that allows faith-based adoption agencies to refuse placements based on their religious beliefs.
Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he will sign it into law despite some pushback from his own party.
WPLN’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán says Tennessee is joining nearly a dozen states passing nearly identical adoption laws. He’s here to explain.