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Supreme Court rejects challenge to gay marriage decision

Supreme Court rejects challenge to gay marriage decision

Summary

The Supreme Court decided not to review a request to overturn the decision that allows same-sex marriage across the United States. This means that same-sex marriage remains legal. The request was made by Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court declined to revisit the decision on same-sex marriage.
  • Same-sex marriage remains legal in the United States after this decision.
  • The request to review the decision was made by Kim Davis.
  • Kim Davis was a county clerk in Kentucky in 2015.
  • She refused to issue marriage licenses to a gay couple then.
  • Her appeal argued against the Obergefell v. Hodges decision.
  • The Supreme Court did not explain why it rejected the request.
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