Supreme Court Supports Business Owner's Right to Decline Same-Sex Wedding Websites

The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that a web designer in Colorado has a First Amendment right to refuse services for same-sex marriages, despite a state law prohibiting discrimination against gay people. The court held that the First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing the designer to create expressive designs that convey messages with which she disagrees. The decision, framed as a clash between free speech and gay rights, is seen as a victory for religious people and groups, particularly conservative Christians. It also raises concerns about the legal standing of LGBTQ rights and limits the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.