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June 27, 2017

Supreme Court to Hear Case of Baker Who Refused to Make Cake for Gay Wedding
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The Supreme Court also agreed Monday to hear the case of a Colorado
baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, citing his
religious opposition. The appeal of the baker, Jack Phillips, opens up
the door for the court to set precedent on whether businesses can deny
people services because of their sexual orientation. David Mullins, who
along with his partner Charlie Craig have sued the cake maker, said,
"This has always been about more than a cake. Businesses should not be
allowed to violate the law and discriminate against us because of who we
are and who we love."