Idaho Lawyer Appeals HOA Christmas Light Dispute to Supreme Court

Jeremy Morris seeks Supreme Court review after a years-long legal battle over religious discrimination claims tied to his elaborate holiday displays.

Jeremy Morris, known as the 'Christmas Lawyer,' gained attention for hosting large-scale holiday light shows to raise money for charity in Idaho.
His homeowners association (HOA) opposed the events, citing neighborhood rules and concerns about offending non-Christians, leading to a legal conflict starting in 2015.
Morris filed a lawsuit in 2017, alleging religious discrimination under the Fair Housing Act; a jury initially ruled in his favor, awarding him $75,000.
A federal judge later overturned the jury's verdict, ruling the case was about HOA rules rather than religious discrimination, and ordered Morris to pay over $111,000 in legal fees.
After a partial victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this year, Morris has petitioned the Supreme Court, arguing the case involves fundamental constitutional rights.