06.30.23

Whitehouse Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Major First Amendment Case

Republican Justices’ decision denies equal protection to LGBTQ+ Americans

Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis:

“The Court that dark money built handed down a major setback to human rights today.  By granting companies a First Amendment right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent.  We must continue to fight for equality for all Americans.” 

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