Washington State Supreme Court at Bellevue College
Nov. 14-15, 2016
On Monday, Nov.14 and Tuesday, Nov. 15, the nine justices of the Washington State Supreme Court visited Bellevue College to participate in an open forum for students, faculty and the public, and to hear arguments on three cases. Since 1985, the Court has heard cases “on the road” several times a year in an outreach effort allowing citizens to see the court in action in their local communities.
Watch the Arguments
Archived videos from tvw.org
Oral arguments: Robert Ingersoll & Curt Freed v. Arlene’s Flowers, Inc., d/b/a Arlene’s Flowers & Gifts, and B. Stutzman (May a florist with religious objections so same-sex marriage refuse to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding?)
Oral arguments: Cynthia Lee Aiken v. David William Aiken (Does a father have a right to question his daughter before an order can be issued preventing him from contacting her?)
Oral arguments: Deborah Peralta v. State of Washington, Washington State Patrol (Does a plaintiff’s admission of being under the influence prevent a jury from considering competing evidence?) NOTE: This video also includes post-hearing Q&A session)
Media Coverage
Washington State Supreme Court Hears Arlene’s Flowers Case In Bellevue – KUOW FM (Seattle)
Supreme Court hears case of gay couple suing Richland florist – King 5.com
Case of florist who denied service for gay wedding is heard – Associated Press
State Supreme Court hears case of florist who refused gay couple – Seattle Times
State supreme court hears case of florist who refused flowers for same-sex wedding – Fox 13 TV
State Supreme Court to decide: Can a business refuse service because of the owner’s religion? – Tri-City Herald
Tomorrow, the Washington State Supreme Court Will Hear the Case of the Florist Who Denied a Gay Couple Flowers – The Stranger
Barronelle Stutzman: My case should concern everyone – Spokesman-Review
Stores can’t use religion to discriminate – Seattle Crosscut
State Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument in Case of Gay Couple Discriminated Against by Florist – KVEW TV – Tri Cities
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Last Updated November 16, 2016