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I'm relieved, even though I'm not American and this doesn't directly affect me. Attakcs on equality in one country can likely cause a ripple effect on other nations. Kim Davis, go find a hobby for once and for all
The New York Times reports: The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request that it consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. The court, without comment, declined the petition, filed by Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who gained national attention in 2015 when she defied a court …
Kim Davis Loses Supreme Court Bid on Same-Sex Marriage
Kim Davis Loses Final Bid as Supreme Court Rebuffs Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Decision
The Supreme Court just made a major decision that's bringing relief to millions of Americans. On Monday, the court denied an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who now faces hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages and legal fees for refusing to issue marriage licenses after the court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges allowed same-sex couples to marry CNN. If you've been following this decade-long legal battle or care about LGBTQ rights, here's everything you need to know about what just happened and why it matters.
Who Is Kim Davis and Why Does Her Case Matter?
Let's rewind to 2015. Shortly after the Supreme Court recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges, Davis, a local county clerk from Kentucky, made national headlines when she refused on religious grounds to issue a marriage license to a gay couple, David Moore and David Ermold SCOTUSblog.
The Religious Liberty Argument
Davis cited her religious objection to same-sex marriage as justifying her decision to withhold marriage licenses to all couples ABC News—not just same-sex couples, but everyone. She argued she was acting "under God's authority" and believed her religious convictions should protect her from legal consequences.
After a federal court found she had violated a court order to issue licenses, Davis was thrown in jail for several days CNN. This sparked fierce debate about where religious liberty ends and civil rights begin.
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What the Supreme Court Decided on Monday
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates who feared the conservative court might be ready to revisit the decade-old decision CNN.
No Explanation Required
The court did not explain its reasoning to deny the appeal CNN, and there were no noted dissents The Hill. This swift rejection signals that even the conservative-majority court isn't interested in reopening this settled precedent—at least not through this case.
The Financial Consequences for Kim Davis
Here's where the rubber meets the road. A jury awarded the couple emotional damages plus $260,000 for attorneys fees ABC News, with total damages reaching approximately $360,000. With the Supreme Court appeal now over, the case will return to the lower court where Moore and Ermold will seek to collect the damages they are owed NBC News.
What This Means for Public Officials
The legal principle is clear: Davis is protected by the First Amendment when she is a private citizen, but she was acting on behalf of the government when she denied Moore and Ermold's marriage license—an action that was not protected by the First Amendment SCOTUSblog.
Think of it this way: You can hold personal religious beliefs, but when you're a government employee issuing legal documents, you must follow the law. Your personal convictions don't override citizens' constitutional rights.
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Why LGBTQ Advocates Were Worried—And Why They're Relieved
The Changed Supreme Court Landscape
The Supreme Court today is far different and far more conservative than the one that decided Obergefell in 2015 CNN. Here's what changed:
- Justice Anthony Kennedy, the key swing vote who authored the Obergefell decision, retired in 2018 and was replaced by conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh CNN - Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in 2020 and was succeeded by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative CNN - Three current justices—Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito—were in dissent in Obergefell CNN
After the court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, fears grew that Obergefell could be next.
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The Growing Anti-LGBTQ Push
According to Lambda Legal, in this year alone at least nine states have entertained bills or resolutions criticizing Obergefell or have sought to limit marriage to heterosexual couples NPR. Additionally, on Oct. 24, the Supreme Court of Texas adopted language allowing judges to refuse to perform same-sex wedding ceremonies due to religious beliefs NPR.
The threat isn't theoretical—it's happening right now across America.
What Happens Next? Your Action Plan
If you're an LGBTQ individual, an ally, or just someone who cares about civil rights, here's what you should do:
• Stay informed about state-level legislation: Monitor what's happening in your state regarding marriage equality. Use resources from Lambda Legal, ACLU, and HRC to track legislation.
• Support federal protections: In 2022, former President Joe Biden signed into law the Respect for Marriage Act, which repeals the Defense of Marriage Act and recognizes the legitimacy of same-sex and interracial marriages NPR. Stay engaged with federal lawmakers to maintain these protections.
• Document your marriage: If you're in a same-sex marriage, ensure all your legal documents are in order—marriage certificates, updated identification, beneficiary designations, and estate planning documents.
• Vote in every election: State judges and legislators have enormous power over civil rights. Local elections matter just as much as federal ones.
• Engage with advocacy organizations: Consider supporting groups like Lambda Legal, GLAD Law, and the Trevor Project that fight for LGBTQ rights.
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The Bigger Picture: Marriage Equality by the Numbers
Nearly 600,000 same-sex couples have married since the Obergefell decision, according to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law CNN. That's 600,000 families who now have legal protections they didn't have a decade ago.
There are an estimated 823,000 married same-sex couples in the U.S., including 591,000 that wed after the Supreme Court decision in June 2015 ABC News. Nearly one in five of those married couples is parenting a child under 18 ABC News.
What Advocates Are Saying
Mary Bonauto, a veteran civil rights attorney who argued the Obergefell case, celebrated the court's quick rejection saying: "The only thing that has changed since Obergefell was decided is that people across the country have seen how marriage equality provides protection for families and children" CNN.
Will This End Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage?
Not necessarily. The Supreme Court's decision to decline to hear the Davis appeal sets no precedent. If another appeal arrives threatening to undermine or overturn Obergefell, the court will review that appeal from scratch CNN.
Mat Staver, founder of Liberty Counsel representing Davis, said in a statement that he would continue efforts to overturn Obergefell NBC News. The fight isn't over—it's just taken a significant setback.
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Conclusion: A Victory, But Vigilance Required
The Supreme Court's rejection of Kim Davis's appeal represents a crucial victory for marriage equality and LGBTQ rights. It demonstrates that even a conservative-leaning court recognizes the importance of settled precedent and the harm that would come from overturning a decision that has shaped millions of lives.
However, this isn't the time for complacency. With nine states pursuing anti-LGBTQ legislation, Texas judges gaining the right to refuse performing same-sex ceremonies, and ongoing efforts to challenge Obergefell, the threats are real and immediate.
The message is clear: stay engaged, stay informed, and stay ready to defend these hard-won rights. Marriage equality isn't just a legal concept—it's about real families, real children, and real lives. And those are always worth fighting for.
Want to take action? Visit Lambda Legal, the Human Rights Campaign, or GLAD Law to learn how you can support marriage equality in your community and across the nation.
Supreme Court to weigh longshot bid to overturn same-sex marriage precedent
The Supreme Court will meet behind closed doors Friday to consider a longshot bid to overturn its decade-old same-sex marriage precedent,
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Cozy Wednesday with Special Guest Kim Davis - Author of Muddled Matrimonial Murder (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series) #GuestPost #Review #Giveaway - Great Escapes Book Tour @Kookiesandbooks
Welcome to Cozy Wednesday! I am thrilled to welcome Kim Davis to Escape With Dollycas today as part of her Great Escapes Book Tour!
Muddled Matrimonial Murder (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series) by Kim Davis
Hi Kim, Thanks so much for having me on your blog, Lori! It’s an honor to share a bit about my writing process and talk about my new release, Muddled Matrimonial Murder. There are, in a nutshell, two kinds of writers: the plotters and the pantsers… that is, those who write by the seat of their pants with little idea where the story is going and often, no idea who the killer will be or even the motivation. I fall firmly into the pantser camp.
From the time I started writing novels, my engineer husband was practically appalled that I didn’t outline first. And meeting other authors who plot and outline made me decide perhaps I should research how to do it and give it a try. Well, after buying several books on how to plot and outline plus reading a multitude of blog posts on how to do it… I’m still writing by the seat of my pants. You see, I didn’t write at all when faced with having to come up with an outline. It overwhelmed me. But, with a blank page on my laptop and giving my characters free rein to take me for a ride, the words come (mostly) easy, albeit slowly. The downside is it takes several re-writes to make sure the threads of the story all make sense. And I have to fill in a few extra clues while making sure everything is addressed by the end of the story.
That method has worked well for me until I got about four chapters written on Muddled Matrimonial Murder. It was about at that point I realized I had NO suspects (aside from my core characters). Zero, nada, zilch, none whatsoever. 🤦♀️I was already invested in the storyline and didn’t want to scratch the entire thing and start over. So what did I do? For starters, every time I got stuck, I’d take my dog, Missy, for a short walk to clear my head. (And yes, Missy is one of the dogs on the cover. The other dog is my granddaughters’ rescue, Piper.) And then I let my characters—imaginary friends if you will—talk to me… I evidently have a very active imagination. Bit by bit, the solution unfolded. Still, it wasn’t easy since no one but Brad, Emory’s best friend, even knew the victim. It’s much simpler to eventually settle on a killer (from a writer’s perspective) when there are lots of suspects to choose from.
You might ask if I plan to change my writing methods and try to outline again… and my answer would be, naw… I’m hopeful that my characters will continue to talk me through all my plot holes and help me build a coherent mystery in future books. I hope you enjoy the new book and how Emory and her friends helped me find the killer! Thank you, Kim, for visiting today! Keep reading for information about Kim's new book and my thoughts about it.
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Reposted from @theadvocatemag A federal judge has ruled that #KimDavis, a former Kentucky clerk who, in 2015, refused to sign marriage licenses for same-sex couples despite the Supreme Court’s ruling on #marriageequality, violated the constitutional rights of couples seeking that documentation. “After S-E-V-E-N years, Judge Bunning finally ruled that Kim Davis intentionally violated our constitutional rights,” David Ermold, who was a member of one of the couples Davis refused to issue a license to, tweeted in response to the ruling. “Now, the question is will they hold her financially responsible for the insensitive and irrational legal mess that SHE created. It feels like seven years of legal purgatory.” Click the link in our bio for more. Photo: Getty Images https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbd1eNAs3sA/?utm_medium=tumblr