The state of Colorado and a Christian baker who refused to service LGBT events have agreed to end all litigation in state and federal courts.
The Denver Channel reported Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Tuesday the state's civil rights commission would drop its administrative action, and baker Jack Phillips would dismiss his federal case in the contentious issue.
Phillips made headlines in 2012 after refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, citing his religious belief — and ultimately prevailed before the Supreme Court.
But last year, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission told Phillips he and his bakery violated the law by refusing to make a cake for Autumn Scardina, a transgender woman celebrating her transition. Phillips sued the state, charging it with anti-religious hostility, The Denver Channel reported.
"It was not in anyone's best interest to move forward with these cases," Weiser said, the The Washington Times reported.
"The larger constitutional issues might well be decided down the road, but these cases will not be the vehicle for resolving them."
Kristen Waggoner of Alliance Defending Freedom, who represents Phillips, called the outcome "great news for everyone."
"We're pleased that the state has dismissed its case against Jack," she said, the Times reported.
"This is the second time the state has launched a failed effort to prosecute him. While it finally appears to be getting the message that its anti-religious hostility has no place in our country, the state's decision to target Jack has cost him more than six-and-a-half years of his life, forcing him to spend that time tied up in legal proceedings."
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