hello.

Since filing a lawsuit to protect my First Amendment rights [in 2016], I have been bombarded with many messages about my case. Some have been supportive, but many more have been hate-filled and deeply unsettling. I cannot possibly respond to every person who has reached out, but I nevertheless feel compelled to say a few things…

• To the general public: The messages I have received have shown that there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about the case. Please don’t believe everything you read or hear. Instead, find reputable sources of information about the case/ruling, review them, and make an informed judgment. For example, you can find out about the case at https://adflegal.org/case/303-creative-v-elenis
• To those who have filled my inbox with vile, hate-filled messages: If we disagree, we should be able to do so civilly. That is the mark of a healthy and free society. And while I think people should always strive to treat each other with politeness and consideration, and speak in ways reflecting that, I will always affirm one’s right to freely speak. All I am asking for is that same freedom.
• To my clients: I am very sorry that some people are so intolerant of my beliefs – beliefs shared by many Jews, Muslims, Christians, and nonreligious people in this country and the throughout the world. As you know, I try to treat everyone with respect, and I wish they would do the same. Please contact me if you have concerns.