Smith told Newsmax she has waited “seven very, very long years to create consistent with my beliefs while Colorado has censored and silenced my speech.

“I stood to protect not only my freedom, but everyone’s freedom to speak freely. And today, the decision corrects that injustice because everyone must be free to speak and live consistent with their beliefs, whether they’re the same as mine, perhaps different. It’s been a journey and we celebrate today.”

Speech should be “protected,” she added.

“Nobody should be forced to create a message that goes against the core of who they are,” she said. “This includes the LGBTQ website designer. Nobody should be forced to create a message they don’t believe in and today is victory that protects each and every one of us.”