Bill banning protests near religious services in Georgia sparks First Amendment concerns

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 747

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The First Amendment provides protections for religious liberty and free speech, but what happens when those rights come into conflict?

The Georgia Legislature is attempting to answer that question with a bill banning protests outside religious services.

Senate Bill 591, sponsored by Dahlonega Republican Sen. Steve Gooch, who is a candidate for lieutenant governor, passed the Senate earlier this month with a 39-to-13 vote with Republicans unified in support and Democrats split. It is …

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