The First Amendment and artistic expression was under attack
again—this time in none other than Phoenix, Arizona.
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[AZ GOP]

John,

The First Amendment and artistic expression was under attack
again—this time in none other than Phoenix, Arizona.

After opening the Phoenix-based art studio Brush & Nib
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Christian owners Joanna Duka and
Breanna Koski soon discovered that their business of hand-crafted
invitations would be required by a city ordinance to create art that
was "inconsistent with their values." Duka and Koski protested the
ordinance as a violation of their religious consciousness.

WATCH: Arizona Supreme Court Backs Christian Artists
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According to the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF),
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the Phoenix law "prevented Brush & Nib from explaining to customers
and the public why they could only create art consistent with their
beliefs about marriage."

Sure enough, Joanna and Breanna soon found themselves facing hefty
fines and jail time for standing up for their beliefs. EACH
DAY Joanna and Breanna adhered to their religious beliefs, THEY
FACED THE PENALTY OF UP TO $2,500 AND SIX MONTHS IN JAIL.

"They didn't want to go to jail and pay $2,500 for each day they
failed to comply," ADF said
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"They
didn't want to close the business they poured so much into. But the
alternative wasn't doable. They could not compromise their artistic
and religious beliefs. They could not accept sitting down in their
studio and hand-drawing artwork that contradicted who they are and
what they hold dear."


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With national attention bearing down on Phoenix, champions of civil
liberties and free speech were handed a victory Monday when, IN
A MAJORITY DECISION, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the city
of Phoenix cannot criminalize Brush & Nib Studio for refusing to
create art that conflicts with their religious beliefs.
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The majority wisely stated
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that the government, "must not be allowed to force persons to express
a message contrary to their deepest convictions," adding, "public
accommodations are not immune to the First Amendment." That sounds
reasonable for a Western industrialized democracy like the United
States of America.


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To be clear, Joanna and Breanna did not dictate their way of life to
others.This case perfectly illustrates progressive intolerance.
Demanding affirmation through coercion will always be an assault on
Americans' civil liberties and First Amendment rights.

Freedom won.

Sincerely,

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Dr. Kelli Ward
Chairman
Republican Party of Arizona


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