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Lorie Smith, a Christian graphic artist and website designer in Colorado, prepares to speak to supporters outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Dec. 5, 2022. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis, handing down a resounding victory for free speech, and ensuring that governments can’t force Americans—no matter their views—to say things they don’t believe.