The US Supreme Court has dealt another blow to those seeking to undermine same-sex marriage, rejecting a petition that aimed to overturn the landmark ruling from 2015. Former Kentucky court clerk Kim Davis, who drew national attention for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples following the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, is at the center of this latest challenge.
Davis had appealed a lower court's order requiring her to pay $360,000 in fines and damages after she was found liable for denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples. However, the Supreme Court has declined to hear the case, issuing a brief and unsigned order that states Davis' petition is denied.
Conservative lawyer Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel called the decision "heartbreaking", vowing that Davis' resolve would lead to more challenges to the court's ruling in Obergefell. The case marked another attempt by those opposed to same-sex marriage to find a way around the landmark decision, which has been hailed as a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights.
In stark contrast, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson praised the Supreme Court's rejection of the petition, saying "Today, love won again." He noted that refusing to respect others' constitutional rights does not come without consequences. The Democratic Party also weighed in, labeling gay marriage as the "law of the land" and Colorado Governor Jared Polis described the decision as a victory for those fighting for equality under the law.
With this latest rejection, it seems clear that the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling will remain a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ rights in the US. Love has indeed won again, and for now, there's no indication that anyone is about to change course on this front anytime soon.
Davis had appealed a lower court's order requiring her to pay $360,000 in fines and damages after she was found liable for denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples. However, the Supreme Court has declined to hear the case, issuing a brief and unsigned order that states Davis' petition is denied.
Conservative lawyer Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel called the decision "heartbreaking", vowing that Davis' resolve would lead to more challenges to the court's ruling in Obergefell. The case marked another attempt by those opposed to same-sex marriage to find a way around the landmark decision, which has been hailed as a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights.
In stark contrast, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson praised the Supreme Court's rejection of the petition, saying "Today, love won again." He noted that refusing to respect others' constitutional rights does not come without consequences. The Democratic Party also weighed in, labeling gay marriage as the "law of the land" and Colorado Governor Jared Polis described the decision as a victory for those fighting for equality under the law.
With this latest rejection, it seems clear that the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling will remain a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ rights in the US. Love has indeed won again, and for now, there's no indication that anyone is about to change course on this front anytime soon.
just great to see some sanity prevail for once, it's like the SC is finally saying we're done with all this nonsense and moving on to something that actually matters 
but seriously, how long can these people keep pushing against a brick wall? and honestly, what's next for Kim Davis? 
it just goes to show that love prevails over hate and intolerance 
. i mean, who needs drama and controversy when you can have equality and respect for all? 
those conservative lawyers think they're clever trying to find loopholes, but honestly, their tactics are just so 2015 
. the supreme court's decision is a major victory for the lgbtq+ community, and i couldn't be more thrilled to see love winning again 
. it's amazing how far we've come since obamacare, but same-sex marriage has been a game-changer for equality in this country 
. let's keep celebrating those who fight for what's right! 
I'm so relieved when I hear news like this! It's amazing how far we've come as a society, and it's heartbreaking to think about the struggles those in the LGBTQ+ community have faced. This latest ruling is just another testament to the power of love and equality 
. I'm loving this era of acceptance and inclusivity! 
. kim davis might've been a thorn in the side of equality back in 2015, but her time in the spotlight was short-lived 
. the fact that mat staver is already vowing more challenges shows he's just not ready to accept love for what it is 
#LoveWinsAgain 
! Anyway, glad that the Human Rights Campaign is holding it down and the Democratic Party is all about celebrating love in all its forms 
... I guess thats the thing about love winning - it's not just about celebrating the 'wins', but also about doing the work to ensure everyone has access to those rights and freedoms 
the supreme court just saved same-sex marriage from those haters! i'm so proud of kim davis for fighting for what she believed in, even if it meant going against the law 
Kelley Robinson is literally the best for saying love won again 
Like, seriously, can't they just accept love is love 
. It's like, if you're not willing to respect others' rights, you gotta face the consequences 
. Can't let the haters keep trying to roll back progress 
. newsflash, Kim: just because you're rich and have a fancy law firm doesn't mean you can just ignore the law 
. and honestly, who thought it was a good idea to take on the entire US government over this? seems like a pretty desperate move to me 
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. she thought she was making some kind of bold statement by refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples but really she was just being a racist and discriminatory jerk 
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. Anyway, glad to see the Supreme Court is still holding strong on this one