On Monday evening, the Supreme Court denied a Kentucky clerk’s request to keep enforcing her “no marriage licenses” policy.
Kim Davis (The Rowan County clerk,), cites her religious objection as cause for exemption to issuing same-sex marriage licenses.
She was sued by three same sex couples. In turn, U.S. District Court Judge David Bunning ordered Davis to stop enforcing her “no marriage licenses” policy.
He only, temporarily put it on hold — just until Monday — so Davis could ask the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals if they would grant her a stay during her appeal. The 6th Circuit denied that request this past week. She then petitioned the Supreme Court.
Davis says that the state’s policy “substantially burden[s]” her religious freedom rights under the U.S. and Kentucky constitutions and Kentucky’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The court offered up no reasons for her request’s denial on Monday evening. No justices publicly announced that they would have granted the request.
No marriage licenses were issued at Rowan County’s Clerk Office on Monday, despite being open for business.
Tuesday Morning proves to be sure win for the three same sex couples.
If Davis does not comply,she could be held in contempt of court.
JoDee Winterhof (Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice President), said, “Ms. Davis’ choices are clear: she must either choose to follow the law or resign her public position.”