A California baker has asked the Supreme Court to hear her challenge to a state law that would force her to create wedding cakes for same-sex couples in violation of her Christian faith. Here’s what you need to know about the latest religious liberty case to reach the high court:

The Supreme Court petition

California baker seeks high court review of religious freedom case:

The constitutional arguments

Petition claims violations of First Amendment protections:

The original 2017 incident

Case began with request from same-sex couple:

The court battle timeline

Mixed rulings led to Supreme Court appeal:

The bakery’s faith-based mission

Business operates according to Christian principles:

The Masterpiece Cakeshop precedent

Second cake-making dispute to reach high court in recent years:

The 303 Creative case connection

Recent Supreme Court ruling favored religious objector:

The ongoing legal battle

Eight-year prosecution continues despite previous rulings:

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