DHHS Proposes Rule To Remove LGBTQ Protections From Grant Programs

A new rule proposed on Friday aims to remove Obama-era anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals from federal grant programs. This change would notably impact faith-based adoption agencies, allowing them to receive taxpayer funding even if they refuse LGBTQ parents. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council supports the rule, citing alignment with certain values. However, children's rights advocates criticize it as a discriminatory move by the federal government. The rule will undergo a public comment period before it can be enacted.

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