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June 27, 2017

(Note: Public Advocate has filed an amicus brief in this case and will file a Friend of the Court brief in the Supreme Court case as well, CLICK on link to see brief filed previosly)

The Associated Press reports:

A Colorado clash between gay rights and religion started as an angry Facebook posting about a wedding cake but now has big implications for anti-discrimination laws in 22 states.

Baker Jack Phillips is challenging a Colorado law that says he was wrong to have turned away a same-sex couple who wanted a cake to celebrate their 2012 wedding.

The justices said Monday they will consider Phillips' case, which could affect all states. Twenty-two states include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws that bar discrimination in public accommodations.

Phillips argues that he turned away Charlie Craig and David Mullins not because they are gay, but because their wedding violated Phillips' religious belief.

After the couple was turned away in 2012, they complained about Masterpiece Cakeshop on Facebook, then filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The state sided with the couple.

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/supreme-court-takes-clash-gay-rights-religion-48280515