Kim Davis is most widely known as a former county clerk from Rowan County, Kentucky, who in 2015 declined to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing her religious beliefs. Her refusal led to a legal confrontation, including a brief jail sentence for contempt of court, and she became a central figure in the national debate over religious liberty and same-sex marriage. Key points to know:

• Position and event: Davis served as the county clerk of Rowan County starting in January 2015. In September 2015, she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, insisting that her conscience required her to do so. This act resulted in her being jailed for a short period and sparked widespread national media coverage and legal debate.

• Aftermath and career: Following the events, her office stopped issuing marriage licenses in her name, and lawsuits and legal proceedings followed, including appeals over the handling and costs of the resulting litigation. She remained a prominent figure in discussions around religious liberty and LGBTQ rights.

• Recent context: In the years since, various outlets have revisited her story, noting her petition to higher courts and reporting on related Supreme Court actions, though the Supreme Court has not granted relief in her favor in those cases.

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