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
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Virginia photographer now free from government coercion -
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Virginia photographer appeals decision that allows state to censor, control his artistic work -
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Virginia photographer to court: Stop state from censoring, controlling my artistic work
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Virginia: Abandon your beliefs or pay $100,000 fines
Case Documents
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Appellate Court
7/14/2021
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Jonathan Scruggs
Senior Counsel, Vice President of Litigation Strategy & Center for Conscience Initiatives
Jonathan Scruggs serves as senior counsel and vice president of litigation strategy and the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom.