A petition by Kim Davis seeking to overturn marriage equality has gained media attention, but its chance of consideration by the Supreme Court is exceedingly low. The court receives about 8,000 petitions annually, rarely acting on more than 70. Davis' appeal stems from her past refusal to grant a same-sex marriage license after the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Despite valid concerns about the justices' attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights, current evidence does not suggest that marriage equality is at risk.
The important aspect of Davis' appeal is its low chance of being entertained, as her lawyers filed a petition for certiorari, which is rarely granted by the court.
With the Supreme Court receiving approximately 8,000 petitions a year and granting fewer than 70, the likelihood of Davis' request being accepted is minimal.
Davis' petition does not focus on marriage equality itself; rather it is about her refusal to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple post the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
While concerns about the Supreme Court's stance on LGBTQ+ rights are valid, current indications suggest marriage equality is not a target for the justices.
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