A New York appellate court has ruled that a bridal shop cannot refuse service to a same-sex couple based on religious objections, rejecting a claim that such a refusal is protected under the First Amendment. The case centers on whether denying a sale of a wedding dress to a couple for a same-sex ceremony constitutes protected free speech or an unlawful discrimination. Legal experts are weighing whether the decision sets a precedent for similar disputes over religious exemptions in commercial services. The ruling underscores ongoing tensions between anti-discrimination laws and claims of religious or free speech protections in public-facing businesses.
From N.Y. State Div. of Hum. Rts. V. D. Auxilly NYC LLC, decided today by New York appellate judges Sallie… The post No First Amendment Right Not to Sell Bridal Outfit for Same-Sex Wedding appeared first on Reason Magazine.
