Cases where gays won against refusal of service

When they got there, they saw a sign on the door that listed 10 things customers should have with them if they want the business to e-file their tax return. But the last item on the list stopped them from opening the door. Stephanie Mudd said the first emotion she felt was anger that businesses can still turn away same-sex couples.

A 'troubling rise' in business owners refusing gay couples, advocates say

Recorder Claire Moulder said that by refusing the couple access to a double room, Mrs Wilkinson had "treated them less favourably than she would treat unmarried heterosexual couples in the same circumstances". It comes as a similar case in Cornwall awaits a Supreme Court hearing.

Gay couple win Berkshire B&B refusal case

But the ACLU, representing Washington state, said Stutzman is not required to participate in any actual same-sex wedding ceremony. The ACLU said courts have repeatedly ruled that there is no right to be exempt, on religious freedom grounds, from general laws that are not enacted to disfavor religious beliefs.

Supreme Court won't overturn ruling against business that refused service for gay weddings

Now the protections provided by public accommodations laws are being peeled away. The Civil Rights Act of banned discrimination in various aspects of American life. Title VII of the act, for example, bars discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, and other traits.