Arlene's Flowers Appeal To Be Heard In Front Of Washington Supreme Court

Barronelle Stutzman, the owner of Arlene's Flowers who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding, will have her appeal heard before the Washington Supreme Court. 

From The Bellingham Herald:

The Washington Supreme Court agreed this week to hear the appeal of Richland flower shop owner Barronelle Stutzman.

Stutzman, owner of Arlene's Flowers, wants the state’s high court to review a Tri-City judge’s decision that she broke the law when she refused three years ago to provide services for a same-sex wedding.

The Supreme Court decided to take up the case directly rather than transfer it down to the state Court of Appeals to handle it first.

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In February, we issued a brief in the case asserting that a self-proclaimed "floral artist" has no right to violate an anti-discrimination law.