The Trump administration is moving forward with a proposed rule that will exclude LGBTQ families as potential parents for religious reasons.
This is the only way that could gain adoption and foster care agencies federal grants.
Critics warn the new law will expand discrimination behavior against LGBTQ people.
Precisely, programs like Health and Human Services (HHS), receive federal funding.
Likewise, the bill may permit further unjust with HIV prevention, refugee resettlement and youth homelessness.
The Obama administration rule, which was finalized in 2016 after the Obergefell v. Windsor Supreme Court decision legalized same-sex marriage in the land.
However, Trump awarded a waiver on this policy to South Carolina last year.
While today, the Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposed rule that removes this standard for all states.
Meanwhile, it will be subject to a public comment period before potential finalization.
“It would not enforce the existing rule while the new proposal was under consideration.” the announcement added.
