On December 5, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in graphic designer Lorie Smith’s case, 303 Creative v. Elenis. At stake is whether artists—indeed all Americans—will be free to say what they believe without fear of government punishment. Lorie’s case has become even more important after the Senate’s shameful vote last week on the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act,” a bill which demonstrates that officials at the highest level of government are increasing hostile to free speech and religious liberty. No one should be forced to say something they don’t believe, and we are hopeful that the Supreme Court will uphold the freedom of speech of all Americans in 303 Creative.
True North Legal, Reason for Life, and Iowa’s Family Leader filed an amicus brief in support of 303 Creative, which you can read HERE. In this short video, hear True North Legal General Counsel Renee Carlson discuss the case with Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp.