Kim Davis, the former county clerk known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has faced another legal setback as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against her. The court affirmed a jury's decision to award damages to David Ermold and David Moore, who were repeatedly denied a marriage license by Davis. The ruling reinforces that personal beliefs cannot supersede constitutional rights, as articulated by Judge Helene White, emphasizing the obligation of public officials to uphold the Constitution over personal conscience.
Davis's attempts to shield herself with liberty claims were rejected by the court, affirming that personal beliefs cannot violate the Constitution.
Judge Helene White highlighted that personal conscience cannot override constitutional rights, stating, 'The Constitution must win out'.
Despite becoming a martyr for far-right groups, courts have made it clear that officials cannot choose which rights to uphold.
Ermold and Moore were repeatedly denied a marriage license by Davis, who claimed issuing it would violate her religious beliefs.
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