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Chelsey Nelson Photography v. Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Summary
A Louisville, Kentucky, law forces a photographer and blogger to create photographs and blogs promoting same-sex wedding ceremonies if she creates photographs and blogs celebrating weddings between one man and one woman. The law also forbids her and her studio from publicly explaining to clients and potential clients (through her studio’s own website or social media sites) the religious reasons why she only celebrates wedding ceremonies between one man and one woman.
Press Releases
July 17, 2023
After Supreme Court’s landmark free speech ruling, photographers in KY, NY seek to also create freely
August 31, 2022
Federal court: Louisville violates First Amendment by requiring photographer to promote views about marriage contrary to her faith
Commentary
Court victory for photographer against same-sex weddings a win for all
Jonathan Scruggs
August 21, 2020
Court Rules Photographer Has the Right to Choose Which Events to Celebrate - My Christian Daily
Sarah Kramer
August 18, 2020
Louisville photographer: As a Christian, I shouldn't be forced to work same-sex weddings
Chelsey Nelson
November 21, 2019
Kentucky decision on Christian print shop shows why Supreme Court should rule on religious business owners
Jim Campbell
November 18, 2019
Case Documents
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Date
Trial Court
11/11/2024
Trial Court
10/25/2021
Case Profiles
Supreme Court could echo photographer’s free speech victory over mandated LGBT wedding support | Fox News
Jonathan Scruggs
September 09, 2022