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Wedding photographer Bob Updegrove challenged a state law, enacted July 1, 2020, that forces him to use his artistic talents to photograph same-sex weddings if he photographs weddings between one man and one woman. The law violates foundational rights set forth in the U.S. Constitution, including the First Amendment’s Free Speech and Free Exercise clauses.
The bill compels churches, religious schools, and Christian ministries to hire employees who do not share their stated beliefs on marriage, sexuality, and gender identity.
The so-called Virginia Values Act is very similar to the proposed Equality Act. Except the Equality Act would go even further.
In April 2020, the Governor of Virginia signed the so-called Virginia Values Act into law. One photographer is taking a stand and challenging this law.
Christian colleges fight lawsuit designed to strip their students of financial aid
NY photographer challenges state law that threatens steep fines, jail time for artists
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Jonathan Scruggs
Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives
Jonathan Scruggs serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom.