Rep. Chip Roy calls termination of Austin Fire Department chaplain 'cowardly,' 'unconstitutional'
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Rep. Chip Roy of Texas called the termination of Austin Fire Department chaplain Dr. Andrew Fox part of a "leftist inquisition to bar Christians" from public service.
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Roy's office spoke to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, giving a statement in support of Cox. In the statement, Roy accuses the Texas city of leading a "leftist inquisition to bar Christians" from public service.
"The Austin Fire Department’s firing of lead chaplain Dr. Andrew Fox for expressing his beliefs in the face of anonymous criticism is wrong, cowardly, and likely unconstitutional," Roy said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital. "The city of Austin is effectively leading a leftist inquisition to bar Christians — or anyone with the sincere and simple belief that boys aren't girls — from serving the City."
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