They viewed the case through the lens of free speech and suggested that an artist or someone creating a customized product could not be forced by the government to express a message that violates her religious beliefs. The conservatives on the court were sympathetic at oral arguments to those put forward by Smith’s lawyer. The state and supporters of LGBTQ rights say that Smith is simply seeking a license to discriminate. Smith, whose company is called 303 Creative LLC, said that she is willing to work with all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, but she draws the line at creating websites that celebrate same-sex marriage because expressing such a message would be inconsistent with her beliefs.
Under the law, a business may not refuse to serve individuals because of their sexual orientation. Smith has not yet moved forward with her new business venture because of Colorado’s public accommodations law. New documents show how Sandra Day O'Connor helped George W. Such an opinion would deliver a long-sought victory for opponents of affirmative action in higher education who have argued for decades that taking race into consideration – even in a limited manner – thwarts the goal of achieving a color-blind society. The court is considering whether colleges and universities can continue to take race into consideration as a factor in admissions, a decision that could overturn long standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students.Īt issue are programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina that the schools say help them to achieve diversity on campus.ĭuring oral arguments, the right side of the bench appeared ready to rule against the schools.
Here are some of the remaining cases to be decided: In addition, they will come down as the court finds itself in the center of a spotlight usually reserved for members of the political branches due to allegations that the justices are not transparent enough when it comes to their ethics disclosures, most recently with Justice Samuel Alito last week. Erin Schaff/Pool/Getty ImagesĪlito in the hot seat over trips to Alaska and Rome he accepted from groups and individuals who lobby the Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito sits during a group photo of the Justices at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on April 23, 2021.
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