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LeftofObama

(4,243 posts) Sat Sep 5, 2015, 04:49 PM Sep 2015

Does anyone know if the lawsuits for civil rights violations have been filed in Rowan county yet?

I was just curious if any of the couples have filed suit against the county and specifically Kim Davis for violating their civil rights. Links would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Does anyone know if the lawsuits for civil rights violations have been filed in Rowan county yet? (Original Post) LeftofObama Sep 2015 OP

How do you think Kim Davis wound up in jail for contempt? The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #1

Thanks for that. LeftofObama Sep 2015 #2

This hasn't gotten to a trial yet jberryhill Sep 2015 #3

I see. LeftofObama Sep 2015 #4

What I'd like to see (but likely won't) is some deputy clerks kevinbgoode1 Sep 2015 #5

And if you turn it around...she was only concerned about HER salvation mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #6

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,674 posts)

1. How do you think Kim Davis wound up in jail for contempt?

Reply to LeftofObama (Original post)

Sat Sep 5, 2015, 05:09 PM

Sep 2015

The first lawsuit was filed on July 1. http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/davidbadash/another_couple_who_sued_kim_davis_just_got_their_marriage_license Davis is in jail because she refused to issue these plaintiffs a license and they sued.

LeftofObama

(4,243 posts)

2. Thanks for that.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 5, 2015, 05:20 PM

Sep 2015

Maybe I'm asking the question wrong.

Shouldn't the plaintiffs be entitled to compensatory damages for having their civil rights violated? It seems to me there would be a jury trial, guilt or innocence, and if found guilty a monetary award. IMO it is clearly a civil rights violation and those lawyers aren't cheap!

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)

3. This hasn't gotten to a trial yet

Reply to LeftofObama (Reply #2)

Sat Sep 5, 2015, 05:39 PM

Sep 2015

The order referenced above was on a motion for a preliminary injunction filed with the complaint.

The lawsuit is proceeding, this is just the motion stages so far.

LeftofObama

(4,243 posts)

4. I see.

Reply to jberryhill (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 5, 2015, 05:44 PM

Sep 2015

Thank you.

kevinbgoode1

(153 posts)

5. What I'd like to see (but likely won't) is some deputy clerks

Reply to LeftofObama (Original post)

Sat Sep 5, 2015, 05:56 PM

Sep 2015

filing suit against Davis and the County for violating THEIR religious freedom and expression in the workplace. Particularly since some were more than willing to fill out the marriage applications, but weren't allowed to under HER order and HER order was based on HER religious freedom.

Seems to me they should have the same religious rights as Davis was claiming for herself.

mnhtnbb

(31,382 posts)

6. And if you turn it around...she was only concerned about HER salvation

Reply to kevinbgoode1 (Reply #5)

Sat Sep 5, 2015, 07:45 PM

Sep 2015

If she thought she was going to hell for issuing marriage licenses to gay couples, what does it
say about her that she set up a situation to allow her deputies to go to hell in her place by going to jail
instead of resigning? Once she resigns, people who aren't concerned about going to hell for following
the law can take control of the Clerk's office.

Not much of a Christian. But we already knew that. This is all about Kim and some fantasy
she has of herself of standing in for God.

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