New Law to Bring Big Change in the Case against Kim Davis

Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who spent five days in jail for refusing to issue gay marriage licenses, is asking the 6th U.S. Circuit Court to dismiss the lawsuit against her.

Davis is making the request because of a new state law that takes effect next month. The new law removes the county clerks' names and authorizations from state marriage licenses.

Davis says the law accommodates her religious beliefs and makes the lawsuit against her unnecessary.
A representative for the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the case against Davis, said the organization has no objection to dismissing the case in lieu of the new law.

"I am thankful to the legislators for passing this law, to Gov. Matt Bevin for signing it, to Liberty Counsel for representing me, and most of all to Jesus Christ who redeemed me and is my solid rock on which I stand," Davis said In a statement released by Liberty Counsel.

"I am pleased that I can continue to serve my community as the Rowan County clerk without having to sacrifice my religious convictions and conscience," she added.

Davis will be up for reelection in 2018.