LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for the Kentucky clerk who was jailed last week because of her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples said Monday they have filed an emergency motion with a federal court that they hope will result in Kim Davis’ freedom.
The filing seeks to have Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear accommodate Davis’ “religious conviction,” and not compel her to grant licenses to gay couples, Liberty Counsel said in a statement.
“The motion requests an injunction pending appeal for an exemption from the Governor’s mandate that all county clerks issue marriage licenses,” the statement said.
Charla Bansley, communications director for Liberty Counsel, said Davis could be released from jail immediately if the motion were granted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
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Nuts. And legally indefensible?
They’re using her.
I hope they do the right thing and let her continue her Babble studies in the hoosegow until she resigns.
A lot of anger and bitterness here. God wouldn’t be pleased …
Whats the matter? Chow no good?
They gotta say no or this opens a whole new can of worms. Let her rot.