Source: Fox News
The state of Colorado and Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop who won his case at the Supreme Court last June, have settled a case that seemed like deja vu.
The Colorado Civil Rights Commission dismissed administrative action against Phillips, and the Christian baker, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), withdrew his federal court case against the state Tuesday afternoon.
ADF claims the state dropped the case after evidence was presented that showed “ongoing hostility” toward religious freedom.PORTLAND GIVES ATHEISTS CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
“Today is a win for freedom. I’m very grateful and looking forward to serving my customers as I always have: with love and respect,” Phillips told Fox News, adding that he never imagined this chapter of his life — which has cost him over 40 percent of his business — when he opened up his cake shop years ago.
“We’re pleased that the state has dismissed its case against Jack,” said Kristen Waggoner, ADF senior vice president of U.S. legal division who argued on Phillips’ behalf. “This is the second time the state has launched a failed effort to prosecute him. While it finally appears to be getting the message that its anti-religious hostility has no place in our country, the state’s decision to target Jack has cost him more than six-and-a-half years of his life, forcing him to spend that time tied up in legal proceedings.”
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