California Judge Rules: Baking a Wedding Cake Is Artistic Expression, Selling It Is Not

California Judge Rules: Baking a Wedding Cake Is Artistic Expression, Selling It Is Not
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Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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A California Judge has ruled the state can’t force a baker to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The state, however, can force a baker to sell a cake already baked and put up for sale.

The ruling stems from a case in front of Kern County Superior Court of California concerning Cathy Miller and her business Cathy’s Creations operating a bakery under the name Tastries in Bakersfield, California. When asked to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, she referred them to a different baker, because she disagrees with same-sex marriage based on her Catholic faith.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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