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303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

Decided
Docket:22-506
Tenth Circuit
Argued December 5, 2022
Decided June 30, 2023
Question Presented

Whether applying a public-accommodation law to compel an artist to speak or stay silent violates the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.

Plain English Summary

The Court held that the First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing a website designer to create websites celebrating same-sex marriages when doing so would contradict her religious beliefs. The ruling emphasized protection for expressive speech.

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Case Timeline

Certiorari Granted

Supreme Court agreed to hear the case

Oral Arguments

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Case argued before the Court

Dec 5, 2022

Opinion Issued

Court's decision released

Jun 30, 2023