Supreme Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Rejects Kim Davis's Appeals
The Supreme Court upheld its nationwide same-sex marriage ruling, rejecting appeals from former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis and other challenges, reinforcing the 2015 Obergefell decision.
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Overview
- Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis refused same-sex marriage licenses in 2015, leading to legal action and eleven days in jail for violating fundamental rights.
- Davis consistently lost her First Amendment arguments in lower courts, which deemed her religious belief-based arguments against same-sex marriage laws weak.
- The Supreme Court rejected multiple appeals from Davis and other calls to overturn its landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
- Despite Justice Clarence Thomas's calls to erase the ruling and original dissents from Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito, the Court declined to revisit the decision.
- Following the Supreme Court's rejections, Davis was ordered to pay over $300,000 in damages and legal fees to the same-sex couples she denied licenses.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the Supreme Court's denial of Kim Davis's petition neutrally, focusing on the legal outcome and its implications. They consistently describe the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling as "landmark" and Davis's appeal as a "long-shot," reflecting widely accepted legal assessments. The reporting provides factual background on the case and includes diverse perspectives from legal experts and advocacy groups without adopting an evaluative tone.
"The Supreme Court made clear today that refusing to respect the constitutional rights of others does not come without consequences."
Chicago Tribune"There are plenty of genuine threats to liberty and equality in these difficult times."
Reason"The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide."
Fortune"The US Supreme Court has decided not to revisit its ruling a decade ago legalising same-sex marriage."
BBC News"The Supreme Court on Monday denied a bid from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to appeal her $100,000 damages suit and get the justices to revisit the landmark 2015 decision in Obergefell v Hodges."
ABC News"The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not reconsider its landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to same-sex marriage, rejecting a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn the decision."
CBS News"Today millions of Americans can breathe a sigh of relief for their families, current or hoped for, because all families deserve equal rights under the law."
Deadline"The Supreme Court made clear today that refusing to respect the constitutional rights of others does not come without consequences."
Associated Press"While the Supreme Court has for now given no indication it would seek to overturn Obergefell, it has in other rulings in the last decade strengthened religious rights at the expense of LGBTQ rights, including by expanding the ability of people to seek exemptions from laws they object to because of their faith."
NBC News"There are an estimated 823,000 married same-sex couples in the United States, more than double the number in 2015, according to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, a think tank that researches sexual orientation and gender identity issues."
USA TODAY"The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide."
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FAQ
Kim Davis was jailed for 11 days in 2015 for contempt of court after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, defying a federal court order following the Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision.
The Supreme Court rejected Kim Davis's appeals and declined to revisit or overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, upholding the nationwide right to same-sex marriage.
Yes, after the Supreme Court rejected her appeals, Kim Davis was ordered to pay over $300,000 in damages and legal fees to the same-sex couples she denied marriage licenses.
Obergefell v. Hodges is the landmark 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, requiring all states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognize such marriages performed in other states.
Since the Obergefell decision in 2015, the Supreme Court has shifted rightward, now including three appointees of President Donald Trump and a 6-justice conservative supermajority.
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