Difference between this and Topeka is that they didn't have a religious basis which is protected by the constitution. A Federal Law cannot overrule a Constitutional right. Correct me if I'm wrong. Now she has a right to freedom of religion. Her religion prevents her from giving those licenses to gay couples. It can be concluded that it is [b]unlawful[/b] for her to refuse those licenses [i]but it is [b]unconstitutional[/b] to punish her or force her to do it.[/i]