The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to revisit its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, solidifying the legal foundation for marriage equality nationwide. The court denied an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, upholding the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision.
Kim Davis, known for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples due to her religious beliefs, sought to challenge the court’s ruling. However, the justices left intact a jury’s verdict against Davis without any comment, marking a significant legal endpoint in the case.
The rejection of Davis’ appeal reaffirms the protections granted to same-sex couples under Obergefell v. Hodges, maintaining the right to marry nationwide. This decision comes after the court faced pressure from LGBTQ advocates fearing a potential overturn of the decade-old ruling.
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