A recent ruling by a California appeals court determined that a Kern County baker discriminated against a same-sex couple by refusing to sell them a wedding cake. This decision adds clarity to the ongoing legal discussions surrounding free speech and anti-discrimination laws, especially following U.S. Supreme Court cases that have previously favored business owners’ rights over federal anti-discrimination statutes. The ruling is praised by the California Civil Rights Department as a crucial measure to ensure equal access to goods and services, reinforcing that personal beliefs do not supersede legal obligations to customers.
In a notable case, a Kern County baker was ruled to have violated California law by refusing to sell a wedding cake to a same-sex couple.
The California appeals court ruling clarifies that business owners cannot use free speech as a justification for refusing service based on discriminatory reasons.
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