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WA State Supreme Court unanimously rules against florist who refused flowers for same-sex wedding

February 18, 2017 8 Comments

The court ruled that the Washington Law Against Discrimination as applied in this case did not violate any First Amendment rights, guaranteed by the US Constitution. That the law is a neutral, generally applicable law that serves the WA State government’s compelling interest in eradicating discrimination in public accommodations.

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WA State Supreme Court unanimously rules against florist who refused flowers for same-sex wedding

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