Sotomayor dissent in Christian designer case makes false claim about Pulse nightclub shooting - WFIN Local News

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

48% : In a landmark 6-3 decision that pit the interests of LGBTQ non-discrimination against First Amendment freedom, the Supreme Court on Friday held that a Colorado graphic designer who wants to make wedding websites does nothave to create them for same-sex marriages.
48% : The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think and speak as they wish, not as the government demands.
40% : The nation's highest court ruled in favor of artist Lorie Smith, who sued the state of Colorado over its anti-discrimination law that prohibited businesses providing sales or other accommodations to the public from denying service based on a customer's sexual orientation.
39% : Still, Sotomayor went on to mention various examples of anti-LGTBQ discrimination and violence in her opinion, seemingly arguing the Supreme Court's decision on Friday will create more hostility toward the LGBTQ community and lead to more hate crimes.
38% : Despite Sotomayor's assertion, however, the FBI and other law enforcement were unable to verify any claims that Mateen was gay, frequented gay bars or even knew the Pulse nightclub was a gay bar.

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