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law2 months ago

Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

The Supreme Court is considering a rare bid to overturn its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage, prompted by Kim Davis, a Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses on religious grounds. While the court's current conservative makeup raises concerns among LGBTQ advocates, many justices have signaled respect for precedent, making a reversal unlikely in the near term. The case could signal ongoing efforts by some religious groups to challenge marriage equality, but the court's decision remains uncertain.