Rule allows child placement agencies to receive taxpayer money while discriminating against prospective parents
HHS-granted waiver allows agencies to turn away same-sex couples and others based on agencies' religious beliefs
Palmetto State becomes 10th state on California's travel ban list
Bill seeks to ensure "religious freedom" is not used as a justification for discrimination
Miracle Hill Ministries' argues their religious beliefs should permit them to discriminate against prospective parents
Waiver would allow agencies to discriminate against prospective foster parents based on a number of characteristics
Gov. Henry McMaster has asked for waiver allowing foster care agencies to refuse to place children with non-Christian or LGBTQ couples