Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Deeply Disappointed' In Indiana's New Anti-Gay Law

Apple CEO Tim Cook is the latest tech exec to take a stand against Indiana’s new anti-gay law.Cook took to Twitter Friday to criticize the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which was signed into law on Thursday and will allow business owners to claim religious beliefs if they are sued for refusing to serve LGBT couples.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is the latest tech exec to take a stand against Indiana’s new anti-gay law.

Cook took to Twitter Friday to criticize the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which was signed into law in Indiana on Thursday and will allow business owners to refuse to serve LGBT customers on the grounds of religion.

Arkansas is considering a similar bill that would protect individuals and corporations from denying service to members of the LGBT community.

Tim Cook came out as gay in October. Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Following news of the Indiana law on Thursday, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff canceled all of the company’s events in the state.

“Today we are canceling all programs that require our customers/employees to travel to Indiana to face discrimination,” Benioff tweeted.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association also expressed concern over the law on Thursday.

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