Judge Felicia Pitts Davis refused to officiate a same-sex wedding citing her religious beliefs, prompting concerns about judicial bias and discrimination in New York's marriage officiating.
Shawntay Davis described the situation as 'weird' and 'rude', reflecting on how they were unaware that Judge Pitts Davis had opted out of officiating their marriage.
Following the incident, the Syracuse City Court acknowledged the allegations and has referred the matter to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for further investigation.
As per the Marriage Equality Act of 2011, judges in New York have the legal right to refuse officiating same-sex unions based on personal beliefs.
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