Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission [SCOTUSbrief]
Can Colorado's public accommodations law compel a baker to serve a customer in a way that would violate his sincerely held religious beliefs about marriage?
Professor Mark Movsesian of St. John's University School of Law explains the issues at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court Case, Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
JUDGMENT: June 4, 2018. Reversed, 7-2, in an opinion by Justice Kennedy. Justice Kagan filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Breyer joined. Justice Gorsuch filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Alito joined. Justice Thomas filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment, in which Justice Gorsuch joined. Justice Ginsburg filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Sotomayor joined.
HOLDING: The Commission's actions in this case violated the free exercise clause.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/o....pinions/17pdf/16-114
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