NY AG Letitia James Faces Backlash for Supporting Transgender Cake Case

Letitia James joins coalition urging Colorado Supreme Court to enforce anti-discrimination laws against Masterpiece Cakeshop.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged the Colorado Supreme Court to force Masterpiece Cakeshop to make a cake celebrating a transgender customer's transition, sparking online backlash.
James joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in support of Autumn Scardina, a transgender woman who sued the bakery for discrimination after being denied a cake to celebrate her gender transition.
The case has reignited debates over religious liberty versus anti-discrimination laws, with critics accusing James of infringing on the baker's First Amendment rights.
Masterpiece Cakeshop has previously faced legal challenges for refusing to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, a case that reached the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018.
The coalition argues that enforcing public accommodation laws to prevent discrimination is crucial for protecting LGBTQ+ rights and mitigating health risks associated with discrimination.