Attorney General Steve Marshall expressed his satisfaction with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission’s decision to finally drop its complaint against cake baker and devout Christian, Jack Phillips.
Marshall had previously applauded the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June of last year which recognized Phillips’ right to simply decline business conflicting with his faith. Alabama was one of 20 states which submitted briefs in support of Phillips’ position.
And, now, with the recent news that the Colorado commission dismissed its complaint against Phillips, Marshall told Yellowhammer News this outcome had been long overdue.
“Mr. Phillips has endured seemingly endless harassment and costly litigation merely for exercising, with great humility, his closely-held religious beliefs,” remarked Marshall. “I have met Mr. Phillips personally and am hopeful that he can continue his life’s work free from the unconstitutional intervention of the government.”
Marshall also had some pointed legal advice for the 38th state.
“Colorado would do well to read and understand the Bill of Rights — most especially, the First Amendment,” noted Marshall.
Marshall has made no secret of the fact that protecting religious liberty is one his highest priorities as Alabama’s chief law enforcement officer.
He has taken the lead in national court fights on the issue and has frequently defended Alabama law on the subject.
Tim Howe is an owner and editor of Yellowhammer News
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