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Supreme Court Asked to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling. The Supreme Court is set to consider whether to overturn its landmark 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. The case, led by Kim Davis, who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, challenges the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Davis is appealing a $100,000 jury verdict for emotional damages and $260,000 in attorneys' fees after refusing to issue licenses. Davis argues that her First Amendment right to religious freedom protects her from liability for denying marriage licenses. She claims the Obergefell decision, which legalized same-sex marriage under the 14th Amendment, was "egregiously wrong" and should be overturned. Davis’ attorney, Mathew Staver, describes Justice Kennedy's opinion in Obergefell as "legal fiction" and demands correction of the ruling. This marks the first time since 2015 that the Supreme Court has been asked to reconsider its decision on same-sex marriage. Lower courts have dismissed Davis’ claims, and most experts view her challenge as a long shot. Legal experts note that if Obergefell is overturned, existing same-sex marriages would still remain valid under the Respect for Marriage Act.
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