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People were divided during a public hearing Friday at the West Virginia Capitol on a bill that would codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs. People in support said it's needed because of a growing threat to their constitutional right to practice their faith. A larger group of people who spoke against the bill said they are worried the proposal could be used as a tool to discriminate against LGBTQ people and other marginalized groups.The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee this week and is before the full House of Dele...

People were divided during a public hearing Friday at the West Virginia Capitol on a bill that would codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs

<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/west-virginians-clash-over-religious-freedom-bill-at-hearing/"></div>CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Some people said West Virginia needs a law to codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs because of growing threats to their constitutional freedoms. Others who spoke during a public hearing at the state Capitol Friday said they are worried the proposal advancing […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_th...

CHARLESTON — A bill touted to protect religious freedom sparked concern for many during a public hearing Friday at the State Capitol.

Some people said West Virginia needs a law to codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious