Hear from the lawyer in a Supreme Court case on why he argues Colorado's law threatens to compel speech in violation of the First Amendment..
Protesters on both sides of the issue argue in front of the Supreme Court building on the day the court is to hear the case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Dec. 5, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Charlie Craig and Dave Mullins filed a complaint with the commission after conservative Christian baker Jack Phillips refused to sell them a wedding cake for their same-sex ceremony.
Throughout this case, Colorado officials have defended their law as necessary to stop discrimination. They suggest that if they respect Lorie’s constitutional freedom to choose what she says, then she and every other business can refuse to serve people because of who they are. Likewise, an LGBT artist who serves Christians shouldn’t be forced to create a church’s website opposing same-sex marriage. A Muslim graphic designer shouldn’t be forced to design posters promoting Judaism. A Democrat freelance writer shouldn’t be forced to write flyers promoting the Republican platform.
Of course, Colorado officials can’t say that part out loud at the Supreme Court. Better to just ignore the truth and their own admissions while defending actions they never took–arguing they are just regulating sales transactions and nothing more.
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