won U.S. Courts of Appeals
Updegrove v. Miyares
Summary
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.
Press Releases
April 29, 2021
Virginia photographer appeals decision that allows state to censor, control his artistic work
Commentary
New Virginia law stifles artistic freedom for photographer, other artists
Kate Anderson
November 21, 2020
A threat to one person’s freedom of speech is a threat to all freedom of speech - Washington Examiner
Johannes-Widmalm-Delphonse
October 05, 2020
Case Documents
Court
Title
Date
Appellate Court
7/14/2021
Case Profiles
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