Trump's Supreme Court Pick Neil Gorsuch: 5 Things You Need to Know
1. Supported Hobby Lobby
In June 2013, Gorsuch was part of a majority opinion in the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling favorable to Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., which had sued the federal government over being compelled to provide birth control services it found contrary to its owners' sincerely held religious beliefs.
The June 2013 ruling concluded that a lower court decision against Hobby Lobby and another plaintiff was erroneous for not allowing a defense using the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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In a concurring opinion authored by Gorsuch and joined by two other judges, he wrote, "All of us face the problem of complicity. All of us must answer for ourselves whether and to what degree we are willing to be involved in the wrongdoing of others. For some, religion provides an essential source of guidance both about what constitutes wrongful conduct and the degree to which those who assist others in committing wrongful conduct themselves bear moral culpability. The Green family members are among those who seek guidance from their faith on these questions. Understanding that is the key to understanding this case."
