Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Oral Argument
2017-12-08T20:01:47-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMzc4XC8yMDE3MTIwODIwMDIxNTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which concerns whether Colorado’s anti-discrimination law violated a baker’s First Amendment rights to freedom of expression, speech, and exercise of religion when he refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. The law prohibits in commercial settings discrimination against a person based on several factors, including sexual orientation. David Mullins and Charlie Craig filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC), which initially ruled that Jack Phillips violated the law by refusing to sell and bake a cake for the couple. Mr. Phillips appealed the commission’s decision in Colorado courts, but they, too, ruled in favor of Mr. Mullins and Mr. Craig.
The Court ruled 7-2 on June 4, 2018, the baker’s rights were violated by the CCRC. citing the commission’s negative treatment of Phillips' religious beliefs.
The Court ruled 7-2 on June 4, 2018, the baker’s rights were violated by the CCRC. citing the commission’s negative treatment of Phillips' religious beliefs.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which concerns whether Colorado’s anti-di… read more
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which concerns whether Colorado’s anti-discrimination law violated a baker’s First Amendment rights to freedom of expression, speech, and exercise of religion when he refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. The law prohibits in commercial settings discrimination against a person based on several factors, including sexual orientation. David Mullins and Charlie Craig filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC), which initially ruled that Jack Phillips violated the law by refusing to sell and bake a cake for the couple. Mr. Phillips appealed the commission’s decision in Colorado courts, but they, too, ruled in favor of Mr. Mullins and Mr. Craig.
The Court ruled 7-2 on June 4, 2018, the baker’s rights were violated by the CCRC. citing the commission’s negative treatment of Phillips' religious beliefs. close
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