 | | Breaking News from Newsmax.com | | | [2 min read] Barronelle's case may be kept alive?send prayer ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? | Find out how a bad ruling for another ADF client could be good news for Barronelle. | | | | Fellow American, There's a glimmer of hope for Barronelle Stutzman as she continues her long stand for freedom. For roughly eight years, Barronelle—a wife, mother, grandmother, and floral artist—has been fighting for her freedom to create custom floral art without violating her conscience. Then, in July 2021, as you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up Barronelle's case. With that denial, the Washington Supreme Court ruling—that it was illegal for Barronelle to act according to her conscience—stood. That ruling meant that Barronelle would no longer be able to design custom floral arrangements for her customers' weddings. Also, she could be forced to pay substantial attorneys' fees to the ACLU. That would have a devastating impact on any small business owner. In Barronelle's case, it might bankrupt her since she was sued in both her professional and personal capacities. This decision was shocking news to Barronelle and her family. But Barronelle might have another chance at justice The Supreme Court should consider a recent ruling in another ADF case, 303 Creative v. Elenis, before Barronelle's case is closed. Her legal fate may not be sealed just yet. In late July, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled against Colorado web designer Lorie Smith. The court said that Lorie had to abide by a Colorado law that forces her to create websites that support messages which violate her deeply held religious beliefs. Colorado's law forces Lorie to create content that celebrates same-sex weddings, trampling on her First Amendment rights. The government shouldn't force anyone to celebrate or support messages that are contrary to their beliefs. That's why ADF is appealing the decision in Lorie's case to the U.S. Supreme Court. You can learn more about what Lorie's case may mean for Barronelle here. This is another chance for Barronelle. She deserves justice. Will you please pray for Barronelle and the Justices of the Supreme Court as they consider this new petition? And if you feel led, please give a gift today to help defend Barronelle, Lorie, and others standing firm for freedom. | | | | | | | | This email is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Newsmax email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below. Remove your email address from our list or modify your profile. We respect your right to privacy. View our policy. This email was sent by: Newsmax.com 1501 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 104 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 USA DM253723 010502gr5p5c
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