Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 25, 2023 / 13:30 pm
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, signed an executive order Friday to protect religious freedom in the state.
The executive order ensures the enforcement of the Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment.
Passed by the state Legislature in 1998, the amendment to the state constitution guarantees the freedom from government coercion in violation of one’s religion to all individuals and businesses holding state licenses as well as all state contractors, employees, and grant and benefits recipients.
“As I have promised, under my watch, our state government will always reflect the values of our people,” Ivey, who has served as governor since 2017, said. “Religious freedom is the cornerstone of the American way of life, and as governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as provided in the Constitution.”