In 303 Creative Decision, the Supreme Court Rules for Freedom of Speech

<div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>New from the Colson Center! </strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Interested in the <em>What Would You Say?</em> video project? Subscribe to be notified when new videos are released at whatwouldyousay.org/subscribe. Watch the latest release and explore the full on-demand library!</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof">_</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229217476 BCX4"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">On Friday, the Supreme Court delivered a smashing victory for free speech. Lorie Smith is the founder of 303 Creative, a graphic design company that, among other services, creates custom websites for weddings. Concerned that a Colorado law would force her to design websites for same-sex weddings or take on other projects that would violate her deeply held religious beliefs, Smith filed a pre-enforcement challenge, asking the court to weigh in on whether the law violated her freedom of speech and conscience.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559731":720,"335559739":160,"335559740":480}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The state decided that</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><a href= "https://adflegal.org/case/303-creative-v-elenis"><span data-contrast="none">Lorie did not have the right to choose which messages she uses her talents to express</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. It even forbade her, for example, from posting a notice on her website stating she is unable to create websites that express messages contrary to her Christian beliefs, including websites that promote abortion services, celebrate same-sex marriages, or advance a transgender ideology. In July 2021, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Smith and for the state of Colorado.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559731":720,"335559739":160,"335559740":480}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Friday,