Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Scardina

Docket number
2023SC116
Date

Cakeshop owner refused to make blue and pink cake to celebrate prospective customer’s gender transition, citing free speech and free religious exercise rights. Colorado appellate court ruled the refusal violated state anti-discrimination laws. Colorado Supreme Court vacated that opinion on procedural grounds without addressing the merits of the free speech or free religion claims.

Opinions, Briefs and other Documents

  • Party Brief

Scardina - Answer Brief

  • Amicus Brief

ACLU - Amicus Brief

  • Party Brief

Masterpiece Cakeshop - Opening Brief

  • Opinion

Colorado Court of Appeals - Opinion

Sole footer logo

A project of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law