In her dissent, Justice Sotomayor argued that the ruling could allow for racial discrimination too.
She also said the court sends the symbolic message that "we live in a society with social castes."
Sotomayor argued that the logic of the case could easily be extended to allow for racial discrimination as well.
"A website designer could equally refuse to create a wedding website for an interracial couple, for example," Sotomayor wrote.
"Apparently, a gay or lesbian couple might buy a wedding website for their straight friends," Sotomayor wrote.
Persons:
Sotomayor, —, Sonia Sotomayor, Lorie Smith, Smith, — Sotomayor, George
Organizations:
Service, Creative, Black Americans
Locations:
Colorado, United States, Virginia