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Updegrove v. Miyares

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Wedding photographer Bob Updegrove challenged a state law, enacted July 1, 2020, that forces him to use his artistic talents to photograph same-sex weddings if he photographs weddings between one man and one woman. The law violates foundational rights set forth in the U.S. Constitution, including the First Amendment’s Free Speech and Free Exercise clauses.

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Date
Appellate Court
Stipulated dismissal
11/3/2023
Appellate Court
Reply Brief of Appellants
9/17/2021
Appellate Court
Brief of Appellees
8/20/2021
Appellate Court
Amicus brief of the Institute for Faith & Family & North Carolina Values Coalition in support of plaintiff-appellant and reversal
7/21/2021
Appellate Court
Amicus brief of Tyndale House Publishers, the Briner Institute, and Whitaker Portrait Design, Inc. d/b/a Christian Professional Photographers supporting appellants and reversal
7/21/2021
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Jonathan Scruggs
Jonathan Scruggs
Senior Counsel, Vice President of Litigation Strategy & Center for Conscience Initiatives
Jonathan Scruggs serves as senior counsel and vice president of litigation strategy and the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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