“This victory for Bob underscores how the 303 Creative decision will protect countless Americans from government censorship and coercion,” said ADF Legal Counsel Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse. In a press release celebrating its win, ADF proclaimed that Updegrove was now “free from government coercion.” The decision caused fear among LGBTQ+ advocates that the decision would be applied to cases like Updegroves to allow discrimination around the country – and now their fears are coming true. The Court ruled that Colorado’s anti-discrimination law violated Smith’s First Amendment right to freedom of speech by potentially requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples in opposition to her religious beliefs. In that case, ADF represented Christian web designer Lorie Smith. Elenis was used to justify the settlement. The Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative v. The settlement states that Virginia cannot force him to photograph same-sex weddings, cannot stop him from asking prospective clients if they are seeking to hire someone willing to photograph same-sex weddings or engagements, and cannot stop him from posting his anti-LGBTQ+ policy on his website.
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