Judge Rules That a Clerk Violated Same-Sex Couple’s Rights

MAR 19 2022·UPDATED DEC 22 2022

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The Spin

Right narrative

Davis's religious liberty has been breached by an unfair system that persecutes people who stay true to their religious beliefs. She should have been exempt from having to issue the marriage licenses.

Left narrative

Davis not only violated the constitutional rights of Americans and caused untold harm to the two couples, but she is also responsible for dragging them through an irrational and insensitive legal mess. There is no question that she should compensate for the damages she caused.

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