SCOTUS Rejects Appeal by KY Clerk Who Denied Gay Marriage License
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SCOTUS Rejects Kim Davis' Appeal on Same-Sex Marriage
Above: Kim Davis gives a statement in Morehead, Kentucky, on Sept.14, 2015. Image copyright: Ty Wright/Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
SCOTUS' refusal to hear Davis' case represents a devastating blow to religious freedom. She simply requested a reasonable accommodation to remove her name from marriage licenses, which she received from multiple officials and the legislature. This case became a vindictive attack on her Christian beliefs and will stiffen the resolve of those who want to overturn Obergfell.
Left narrative
SCOTUS has correctly rejected Davis's frivolous appeal, upholding that public officials cannot evade accountability by invoking anti-LGBTQ+ beliefs. Marriage equality remains secure as the law of the land. Government workers must serve all citizens equally, regardless of personal religious views. This rejection will help protect marriage equality from future challenges.