The litigation, along with similar cases around the country, is part of a conservative Christian backlash to the Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling. The case became a cultural flashpoint in the United States, underscoring the tensions between gay rights proponents and conservative Christians. The ACLU said the baker was advocating for a 'license to discriminate' that could have broad repercussions beyond gay rights.
Mullins and Craig, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, said Phillips was using his Christian faith as pretext for unlawful discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Constitution to freedom of speech and expression and free exercise of religion.
Phillips' lawyers argued that his cakes are an art form - a 'temporary sculpture' - and being forced to create one to commemorate a gay wedding would violate his rights under the U.S.
