Oregon
Oregon rejected foster application of woman who didn’t agree with LGBTQ child respect rule. Now she’s suing
A Malheur County woman who was denied the chance to become a state foster parent because she couldn’t follow a rule requiring her to “respect, accept and support” the sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression of a potential LGBTQ+ child alleges the regulation violates her free speech and religious freedom.
Lawyers for Jessica Bates urged a federal judge Wednesday to block the state from enforcing the regulation, saying it conflicts with Bates’ Christian beliefs that a person should identify and live “consistent with” their biological sex.