Supreme Court Sides With Colorado Baker Who Turned Away Gay Couple

 

By Adam Liptak

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sided with a Colorado baker on Monday in a closely watched case pitting gay rights against claims of religious freedom.

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing for the majority in the 7-2 decision, relied on narrow grounds, saying a state commission had violated the Constitution’s protection of religious freedom in ruling against the baker, Jack Phillips, who had refused to create a custom wedding cake for a gay couple.

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Source: The New York Times  

Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo 

"This Supreme Court ruling does nothing to lessen New York State's commitment to protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community. Discrimination of any kind is a poison, and in New York, we have zero tolerance for bigotry. It is illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity - period. New York has led the way championing the rights of the LGBTQ community, including becoming the first large state to pass marriage equality and adopting regulations banning harassment against transgender people. While it is particularly disheartening that this ruling came down during Pride month, we will never stop fighting to protect and strengthen the rights of all New Yorkers." 

Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo