The Legacy of Kim Davis: Supreme Court's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage
The Legacy of Kim Davis: Supreme Court's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage In recent developments, the Supreme Court has firmly declined to revisit its historic ruling on same-sex marriage, a decision that continues to shape the social and legal landscape in the United States. This decisive move confirms the ongoing validity of the Obergefell v. Hodges case, which granted same-sex couples the right to marry. Kim Davis and Her Defiance Kim Davis, the county clerk from Kentucky, became a polarizing figure when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples following the 2015 Obergefell ruling. Her actions sparked national debates on religious freedom versus civil rights, making her case emblematic of the struggle that continues today. The Supreme Court's recent decision regarding her petition not only reaffirms the legality of same-sex marriage but also highlights the limitations of individual refusals based...