March 2, 2014

Cornell Students Oppose Vetoed Arizona Bill

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By SOFIA HU

Correction appended

Cornell students on both sides of the political spectrum said politicians need to balance religious freedom with LGBT rights in light of an Arizona Senate Bill, which would have allowed businesses to use religious beliefs as a defense in lawsuits for discriminatory action.

Gov. Jan Brewer (R-Ariz.) gives a statement that she vetoed the SB1062 bill at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix Wednesday. (Samantha Sais / The New York Times)