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Justice Sotomayor Dissents in Compelled Speech Case, Citing Concerns About Discrimination

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In a recent Supreme Court decision, Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a dissenting opinion in a case involving compelled speech and the rights of LGBT couples. The ruling, which came in a 6-3 vote on Friday, determined that Christian web designer Lorie Smith was not obligated to create wedding websites for same-sex couples, asserting that such a requirement would violate her First Amendment rights. The case centered around Smith's challenge to Colorado's anti-discrimination law, which prohibits public accommodations from denying services based on sexuality.

Justice Sotomayor's dissent expressed concern over the implications of granting Smith. . .

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