Uganda Passes Death Penalty Anti-LGBTQ Law; Threatens Relations With West

Uganda's new anti-homosexuality law prescribes life imprisonment for homosexuality and the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."
Western governments condemn the law, threaten sanctions and aid cuts, but Uganda accuses them of "blackmail."
Activists and lawyers challenge the law in court, arguing it violates human rights and Uganda's constitution.
American evangelical groups spent millions in Uganda promoting anti-gay sentiment in the decade leading up to the law's passage.
Despite condemning Uganda's law, Senator Ted Cruz has consistently opposed LGBTQ rights in the US.