Law Professor: Too Much Fuss Over Indiana's Religious-Freedom Law? No.
April 1, 2015
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
Writing in The Atlantic, University of Baltimore School of Law Professor Garrett Epps says that the argument over the intent of Indiana's new religious-freedom law is not overblown.
"The statute shows every sign of having been carefully designed to put new obstacles in the path of equality; and it has been publicly sold with deceptive claims that it is 'nothing new,' Epps writes. "Being required to serve those we dislike is a painful price to pay for the privilege of running a business; but the pain exclusion inflicts on its victims, and on society, are far worse than the discomfort the faithful may suffer at having to open their businesses to all."
Read the article.
Learn more about Prof. Epps.