Kim Davis Case Summary

In summary of these, the Obergefell V Hodges has received opposition as well as propositions at different degrees, but the majority of the debaters’ are the proposing side. The main idea here was to legalize the Same-sex marriage which had been prohibited in the previous court rulings (Siegel, 2015). The proposing team was emphasizing on the following factors; the right to personal choices as clarified in the human dignity, the right to intimate association, marriage as a foundation of the American social order and the ability to sustain and safeguard children and families (Siegel, 2015).

A Brief History of the Case: In Re the Marriage of Richard S. Dougall, Petitioner/Appellant, and Myrna R. Dougall, Respondent/Appellee

On June 26, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled that the US Constitution guarantees the right for same-sex couples to marry. Many conservative groups do NOT agree with this decision. The gay marriage debate has been simmering for as long as I can remember. The four articles I have selected give information from four different perspectives including that of liberals, conservatives, homosexuals, and orthodox Jews. With so many differing opinions, one can understand why it's been so hard for the nation to come to agree on this issue.

If certain states have laws that say they cannot marry the one person they want, then that is not something that should be allowed. The people who are told they can not marry the one they want to spend the rest of thier life with are the ones who want to see the change that desperately needs to happen. Same-sex marriage has become such an important issue in today's society. It is the path to many couple’s happiness. With the recent change in office, the road for same-sex marriage could be terribly damaged. But if others continue to try and equalize everyone's happiness then same-sex marriage will continue along a positive road. People will be able to marry whoever they wish in years to come but that change is not clear due to the change in office. The inability to accept what is different often sets back many. It’s an issue or topic people tend to shy away from. Being different is not a bad thing and everyone needs to realize that. Difference is something that needs to be accepted or the world will never be able to survive. The decisions and opinions of others affect others lives and overall well

She upholds that her religion as an Apostolic Christian prevents her from supporting same-sex nuptials. “This is a heaven or hell issue for me and for every other Christian that believes,” she said. “This is a fight worth fighting.” (Starnes, 2015) Public-order advocates maintain the idea that an elected official has a duty to uphold to the law. Individual-rights advocates continue to support Davis, such as Liberty Counsel Attorney, Mat Staver, who said “if this country has come to this point where a judge jails someone like Kim Davis for their religious convictions – then we have lost our religious liberty.” (Starnes, 2015) The lack of tolerance for gay marriage has also been seen in Oregon where a bakery was sued for “emotional suffering” (The Guardian, 2015) because the bakery owner refused to make a cake for a gay couple. “This case is not about a wedding cake or a marriage. It is about a business’s refusal to serve someone because of their sexual orientation. Under Oregon law, that is illegal,” Oregon labor commissioner Brad Avakian said in the final order.” (The Guardian, 2015) Anna Harmon, one of the attorneys for the couple “said Avakian’s order is unconstitutional, because “the right to speak freely, to think uniquely, and to live according to our faith is the bedrock of this country.” (The Guardian,

　　Judge Steven L. Bunning of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has ordered Davis to issue marriage licenses, but as of Tuesday, September 1, she continued to defy the Supreme Court Order, claiming she was acting under "God's authority" when she refused to issue the

In this article, “Kentucky Clerk Ordered to Jail for Refusing to Issue Gay Marriage License” the author James Higdon focuses on the recent topic of gay marriage. Higdon’s story relates to a Kentucky woman named Kim Davis. Davis was arrested September 3, 2015 because she refused to issue marriage license to a gay couple. “Under questioning from her attorney, Davis went on to express her opposition to same-sex marriage, which she said was ‘not of God’ and contrary to natural law and therefore not something that she could condone” (Higdon). This quote shows that Davis refused to issue marriage licenses because of her religious beliefs. Davis’s religious beliefs are so strong that she continued to fight with the law and the court judge

Hundreds of protestors are gathering outside of the courthouse either protesting or supporting a Christian woman’s beliefs and actions. Many hold up signs or scream louder than others to declare their personal point of view. Kim Davis is a county clerk in Ashland, Kentucky; has denied numerous marriage licenses for multiple same-sex and straight couples (Smith). This has become a very controversial issue for many and everyone has a different opinion as well. Kim Davis' trial is an influential trial by challenging many of the essential American principles such as morality or ethicality, upholding constitutional rights, and separation of church and state.

Mississippi, the focal point of national consideration and some feedback as of late after entry of enactment that could let organizations and government authorities not to give administrations to some same-sex couples. HB 1523 was signed into law on April 7, 2016 by Gov. Phil Bryant will take effect on July 1, 2016. This law makes it able for allow public officials and private businesses to refuse to offer services for gay marriages. “Gunn said he wrote the bill in response to the brief jailing of Kentucky court clerk Kim Davis for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the Supreme Court ruled such marriages legal. The bill specifies clerks and staffers must find someone in the office willing to sign the license, but

County Clerk Kim Davis, of Rowan County, Kentucky, is in a difficult situation because she refuses to issue marriage licenses to homosexual couples. Herbert W. Titus and William J. Olson have written an article about why they think she is doing the right thing not just religiously, but Constitutionally as well. They outline the reasons why the stand she is taking is her only option as a Christian and as an elected official of the United States.

The United States Supreme court a while ago made same sex marriages legal in all the 50 states of the nation. However, a clerk from the Kentucky state marriage office Kim Davis has come under the spot light. She had refused to grant a marriage licence to a gay couple, and was as a result incarcerated. A federal court order brings consequences with it if one breaches the same. Miss Davis managed to overlook this aspect or preferred jail over a marriage licence to a gay duo.

The law was passed months after Rowan county clerk Kim Davis spent five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage license to gay couples, in defiance of court orders. She had turned away same-sex couples saying that issuing licences with her name on them is same as giving her personal acceptance to the same-sex union, which was against her deeply-held religious beliefs.

The Supreme Court has established a law which enforces that states cannot refuse to marry same-sex couples (based on the 14th amendment). Many states accept the rule, however others do not. Katie Lang, county clerk of Texas did not want to issue any same-sex marriage licenses because of her religious beliefs. Despite the rejection, multiple people encouraged the behavior such as attorney general, Ken Paxton who is ready to defend those not in favor. In order to put an end to the ceaseless decline, the government “invoked” all religious beliefs to accept “interracial” marriage and if employees refuse to do their job, then they must find another one.

Kentucky Law requires marriage licences to be issued in the county clerk's’ name, and in fact all marriage licences are obtained through the county clerk's office. If Gov. Beshear had provided a way to take Davis’ name off of the licence, perhaps there could’ve been resolution, and same-sex couples could have left Davis’ and stepped into a new chapter of life. We need to turn the no win into everybody wins. As of now in Kentucky, there has been some resolution. As was requested over a year ago, the name “Kim Davis” will not appear on any marriage licence issued in Rowan county. Not because she has left her post, but because Gov. Beshear has ordered the removal of the county and name of the clerk on all marriage licenses. Instead of “Rowan County,” the top of marriage licences now only say “Commonwealth of Kentucky,” and Davis need not sign the documents anymore, as one of her deputies can sign them as a Notary

Meaning a church or even religion doesn’t have to get involved. A legal paper saying they are legally married is all they ask. “Take Alabama, where Paul Hard is suing the state for violating his constitutional rights to equal protection and due process following the death of his partner, David Fancher, whom he legally married in Massachusetts. Alabama has a constitutional amendment that forbids same-sex marriage” (National Public Radio). This shows how gays want just to be recognized as legally married, no church or religion was involved. If society accepts this, it will not just take some of the problems gays and lesbians have, like legally adopt with both parents, but society will be more accepting and more harmony will arise. Not more discrimination for gays and lesbians.