dozens of Montanans gathered on the steps of the State Capitol in Helena to urge others to join them in contacting their representatives about voting against proposed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the state.
They waved rainbow flags and carried signs that read “Let me be me!” and “I support the separation of church and hate.”One of the bills, The Religious Freedom Restoration act, has already passed the Senate.
If made into law, it would allow people to challenge or ignore government regulations that they say interfere with their religious beliefs.
The government would then have to prove “it’s actions are justified by a compelling interest and are being accomplished by the least restrictive means possible” according to the Associated.