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Kim Davis and the Supreme Court Petition to Overturn Obergefell v. Hodges
The Background of Kim Davis's Controversy
Kim Davis, a county clerk from Kentucky, became a prominent figure in the debate over religious liberty and same-sex marriage in 2015. Following the landmark legalization of gay marriage nationwide through the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing her personal religious beliefs. Her refusal led to a significant legal and political backlash, as she violated the rights of couples seeking legally recognized marriages.