#shorts 12/5/2022, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “The Supreme Court heard arguments today about a graphic designer who objected to designing websites for gay couples. The justices seem to be sympathetic toward her in today’s — on the Court today. We’ve heard the White House talk about the potential ripple effects after the Dobbs ruling. Do you have a comment on this specific case? And any concerns from the administration about the potential wider implications of this particular case?
MS. Jean-Pierre: … we recognize the — the right to free speech, and we support ensuring that no one is discriminated against or refused services because of who they love and who they are. And so, as you know, we’ve been very clear about that … Courts have recognized that we can recognize — that we can require businesses open to public — to service people, regardless of their backgrounds, even when that means businesses must incidentally engage in speech which they are — which they disagree upon. So this is no reason to upend this balance right now.
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We can require businesses — even businesses must engage in speech which they disagree upon