Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to take up an appeal to overturn the decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the country. The appeal comes from Kim Davis, a former court clerk from Kentucky, who previously refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The justices might announce their decision on whether to consider the case soon.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court may review an appeal related to the 2015 same-sex marriage ruling.
- This appeal comes from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky court clerk who did not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
- Davis is appealing a lower court's order to pay $360,000 in damages and fees.
- Justice Clarence Thomas has expressed interest in overturning the same-sex marriage decision.
- Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito also originally opposed the 2015 decision.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett has indicated some rulings might be overturned, but suggested same-sex marriage is different because people relied on the ruling to marry and have children.
- Davis gained national attention in 2015 when she was jailed for defying court orders to issue marriage licenses.
- The Kentucky Legislature later passed a law removing clerks' names from marriage licenses.
