article_snippet.sent: Indiana's religious freedom act says that the state and local government 'may not substantially burden a person's right to the exercise of religion' unless that burden is 'essential' to furthering a government interest.
article_snippet.sent: The Indiana bill forbids the state or local government from 'substantially burdening' a person's religious beliefs unless that burden is 'essential' to further a 'compelling' government interest, and is the 'least restrictive' means of achieving that aim.
article_snippet.sent: Fighting back: Demonstrators gathered to protest a controversial religious freedom bill recently signed by Indiana Governor Mike Pence during a rally in Indianapolis on Saturday .
article_snippet.sent: Thousands gathered outside the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday to rally against the new law, waving rainbow coloured flags and chanting slogans such as 'no hate in our state'.
article_snippet.sent: Thousands gathered outside the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday to hold a rally against the new law, which forbids the government from 'substantially burdening' a person's religious beliefs .