Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis violated rights of same-sex couples, judge says
Former clerk Kim Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to two same-sex couples in 2015.
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Thomas, Alito take aim at gay marriage ruling as court rejects Kim Davis case
Justice Clarence Thomas issued a separate statement calling Davis "one of the first victims of this Court's cavalier treatment of religion in its Obergefell decision."
Kentucky gov., Kim Davis at odds in same-sex marriage battle
Gov. Bevin say the former Rowan County clerk broke the law by not issuing marriage licenses
Kentucky clerk who refused gay marriage licenses is voted out
This was the first time Kim Davis faced re-election since 2015, when she defied the Supreme Court ruling and refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses
New York to investigate denial of marriage license to same-sex couple
Clerk's refusal to issue marriage license "is an unconscionable act of discrimination that goes against our values as New Yorkers," Gov. Cuomo tweeted
Gay man running for Davis' seat
David Ermold filed to run against Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis on Wednesday, nearly two years after Davis denied him a marriage license over her religious beliefs.
Gay man denied marriage license by Kim Davis is running to take her seat
Nearly two years ago, clerk Kim Davis denied him a marriage license — now, he wants her job
Ky. clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses will seek re-election
Kim Davis' attorney confirms she'll run for a second term, saying "she loves her job and she loves the people"
Court makes ruling on gay couple's suit against Ky. clerk
Kim Davis refused to issue a marriage license to David Ermold and David Moore in 2015 because she said it violated her religious beliefs
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Judge: Ky. clerk Kim Davis obeying orders in gay marriage case
Kim Davis has obeyed orders to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the months since she went to jail for refusing to do so, judge says
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis to attend Obama's final State of Union
Every lawmaker gets one guest ticket to President Barack Obama's annual speech; but who invited Kim Davis was at first a mystery
Kentucky Gov. removes clerk's names from marriage licenses
New marriage licenses aim to protect the religious beliefs of clerk Kim Davis and other local elected officials, Gov. Matt Bevin says
Clinton to propose new, stricter gun control measures
Her new proposals - one of which appears to be directed at the NRA - come in the wake of a mass shooting at a community college in Oregon
Gay former student of Pope Francis' speaks out
Yayo Grassi and his boyfriend met with the pope during his U.S. visit, revelation came after news of pope's meeting with Ky. Clerk Kim Davis
Law firm labeled hate group leading Kim Davis' crusade
The Liberty Counsel has a well-documented history of peddling false information, yet found itself an unchecked source over Kentucky clerk
Clinton targets GOP rivals' "ridiculousness" on gay rights
The Democratic presidential candidate slammed Ben Carson, Ted Cruz by name during an event with the Human Rights Campaign
Vatican confirms pope met with gay couple during U.S. visit
Revelation comes after news of pope's meeting with Kim Davis, Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing same-sex marriage licenses
Vatican: Pope's encounter with Kim Davis not a sign of support
However, Kentucky clerk's lawyer claims Vatican initiated meeting and told her to change her hairstyle so she wouldn't be recognized
Kim Davis speaks out on meeting Pope Francis
Defiant Kentucky county clerk says she met briefly with pope during his historic visit to U.S.
Lawyers for a Kentucky county clerk who was jailed for denying marriage licenses to gay couples says she heard supportive words from Pope Francis during a secret, private meeting
Lawyers for a Kentucky county clerk who was jailed for denying marriage licenses to gay couples says she heard supportive words from Pope Francis during a secret, private meeting. Davis's attorney Mat Staver spoke to CBSN about the meeting.
Attorney: Kentucky clerk Kim Davis met with pope
Attorney for county clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses says she met with Pope Francis during his U.S. visit
Obama: Religious freedom no excuse to deny rights to others
In remarks to LGBT community, President Obama seemingly refers to Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses citing her religious beliefs
It has been more than two weeks since Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis has been released from jail
It has been more than two weeks since Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis has been released from jail. She is back at work now after refusing to sign same-sex marriage licenses. CBS News' Jericka Duncan asked her if she feels she is a role model.
Kim Davis remains defiant on same-sex marriage
Despite jail and death threats, Kentucky clerk says "I have not compromised my convictions or my conscience"
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