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The trend is also evident in other areas, notably a 2023 ruling that found that #FreeSpeech protections shield some #businesses from having to provide services to #SameSex couples (the case involving a would-be Colorado wedding website designer).

Justin Driver, a Yale #law prof, said #SCOTUS’ recent #jurisprudence has recalibrated the #Constitution’s traditional balance between #religion & #secularism as laid out in the #FirstAmendment.

#Italy passes anti-#surrogacy #law that effectively bars #gay couples from becoming #parents

The West’s most restrictive law against international surrogacy threatens would-be parents who use birth mothers abroad w/ #jail time & severe fines. Critics say it will chiefly target #SameSex couples.
#FarRight #GiorgiaMeloni #conservative #CultureWars
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/

The Washington Post · Italy passes anti-surrogacy law that effectively bars gay couples from becoming parentsBy Anthony Faiola

King #MahVajiralongkorn gave #RoyalAssent to the new law, passed by parliament in June, which will take effect in 120 days — meaning the first weddings are expected to take place in January.

Activists hailed a “monumental step” as *Thailand becomes only the third place in #Asia where #SameSex couples can tie the knot, after #Taiwan and #Nepal.

‘Monumental step’ as Thai king signs same-sex marriage into law
globalnation.inquirer.net/2502

INQUIRER.net · ‘Monumental step’ as Thai king signs same-sex marriage into lawBy Agence France-Presse