/Hood not sure if he’ll defend religious freedom law

Hood not sure if he’ll defend religious freedom law

A number of civil liberties groups have indicated that they are considering legal action. Legal scholars from Harvard to the University of Mississippi raised concerns about the constitutionality of this law. It allows circuit court clerks to refuse to serve married couples of same gender based on their religious beliefs. The law’s proponents continue to defend it. This includes the law’s author House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) and Senator Jenifer Branning (R-Philadelphia), who was an attorney who spoke on the Senate floor. Hood stated that Hood’s office will decide whether to defend the law on the basis of the issues raised in a lawsuit. In an interview with reporters Monday, Hood said that it all depends on the facts of each case. Hood stated that the law will be reviewed once it is in effect. “I don’t know for certain whether it would be considered unconstitutional upon its face.” “But if it is clear that it violates the U.S. Supreme Court’s last decision, I cannot ethically require my attorneys to go in and defend an issue that I believe has zero chance of winning.” Hood also asked questions about his personal convictions and how he balances these with his duty to defend his state. Hood stated that he doesn’t ask his staff lawyers about their partisanship and gives them the opportunity to withdraw from a case if necessary. Hood stated that the only time he doesn’t defend the state are when a case is incredibly clear and there is no way a court could rule otherwise. Hood said, “I ask the lawyers, ‘Can your ethical conscience defend a case which is absolutely a loser?'” We don’t allow politics or emotions to get in the way of the law. “We try to follow law as best as we can.” Hood was the only Democrat elected to a statewide office. He issued a statement on the day Bryant signed it, warning citizens that they would not be granted any protection in federal court. Hood stated Monday that the law had negatively affected Mississippi. Hood stated that the law has not been good for Mississippi because of the outcry from many companies and individuals. Hood said, “I believe we will get through this. It has been unfortunate and it has not made the state’s best moments.” Bryan Adams, singer, announced Monday that he would protest House Bill 15.23 by cancelling his Thursday performance in Biloxi. Adams wrote on his Instagram and Facebook that “I cannot in good conscience perform there where certain people are being denied civil rights because of their sexual orientation.” “Hopefully Mississippi will correct itself so I can return and perform for all my many fans. I look forward that day.” Matt McDonald (executive director of Mississippi Coast Coliseum), confirmed Adams’ cancellation. McDonald’s stated that while we don’t want shows to cancel due to any reason, it is a cancellation. He added that they will refund tickets if the show is canceled. McDonald’s claimed that Adams performed at the Coliseum, which can seat 4,000 people. However, the event was not sold-out. Contributing: Larrison Camp