Our illustrious governor here in Tennessee, Bill Haslam, signed the bill legalizing the “Special Access to Discriminate bill, therefore overturning Nashville-Davidson County Metro’s non-discrimination ordinance. I wanted to wait until there was an official statement, not just spread rumor, and it seems that official confirmation has been released. This is a truly sad day for Tennessee. I really thought that as a conservative, in favor of small and locally run government, Haslam would veto this bill, but apparently equal treatment of Tennessee citizens isn’t part of his agenda as governor. There is much work to be done, but we will get this overturned. We have no choice.
Edited to Add: I just read that Nashville-based attorney Abby Rubenfeld is planning lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of this law. An unnamed NYC-based law firm is supposed to be aiding her.
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