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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsKim Davis did not win, she was released because she lost.
The Judge said that since her office was now issuing marriage licenses to Gay coupes, she was no longer in contempt.
If she tries to halt it again, she will be back in jail.
daleanime
(17,796 posts)edhopper
(33,575 posts)She is still the County Clerk. But she must uphold the law and allow marriage licenses to Gay couples. If not, she is in contemp again. the judge can put her in jail and levy fines.
lpbk2713
(42,757 posts)A non-Fundie would still be there.
C_U_L8R
(45,001 posts)and he'll throw the book at her.
Justice.
edhopper
(33,575 posts)if that happens.
Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)She failed to carry out the duties of her office, which is a state level misdemeanor, and is criminal. That's totally separate from the failure to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, which was the result of a decision by the Supremes which is a Federal precedent.
edhopper
(33,575 posts)but it's Kentucky, so that won't happen. Her contempt was issued by a Federal Judge.
Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)and now anyone who wants to get married, can get married. Not the worst possible outcome.
It's just that when she was released, with the asshole Huckabee cheering her on, she acted like she won.
She lost and has accepted the loss. (by saying licenses will be granted.)
Hepburn
(21,054 posts)...she will file all of the deputy clerks who are now under court order and hire new deputies who hold her BS beliefs.
edhopper
(33,575 posts)I can see the judge removing her and placing new people in the office.