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Christian photographer may not legally refuse to take photos of same-sex wedding, court rules

January 04, 2022

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CWN Editor's Note: Emilee Carpenter, a photographer in New York, challenged the constitutionality of the state’s Human Rights Law.

“The court’s decision continues down a dangerous path of the government compelling artists to speak messages that violate their religious beliefsā€”or imposing steep fines, closing their businesses, or throwing them in jail,” photographer Emilee Carpenter’s attorney said following a district court decision.

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  • Posted by: FredC - Jan. 05, 2022 5:44 PM ET USA

    Can a person be forced to make attractive photos? Might he make poor photos?