ND governor signs vital religious freedom bill

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s signing Thursday of HB 1136, a bill that ensures that North Dakotans are free to live and work according to their faith without fear of unjust government punishment:

“Citizens shouldn’t be left defenseless when their government attempts to burden their ability to live and worship according to their faith. This law provides a sensible balancing test for courts to use when reviewing government policies that infringe upon the religious freedom rights of North Dakotans. The law doesn’t determine who will win every disagreement, but it does ensure that every North Dakotan—regardless of their religious creed or political power—receives a fair hearing when government action forces a person to violate his or her religious beliefs. We commend the North Dakota Legislature and Gov. Burgum for enacting this important legislation, setting the stage to ensure that freedom of religion is protected for all North Dakotans.”

• Pronunciation guide: Chafuen (CHAFF’-wen)

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