As Kim Davis Walks Out Of Jail Her Attorney Says She ‘Will Not Violate Her Conscience’

Kim Davis’ attorney is working hard to ensure her case remains in the public eye and in the legal system. 

Having spent six days in jail for contempt of court, Kim Davis minutes ago walked out of the Carter County Detention Center wearing a light green prison uniform. To her right, Mike Huckabee. To her left, her attorney, hate group head Mat Staver.

“I told her if somebody needs to go to jail, I’ll go in her place,” Gov. Huckabee told reporters. Sen. Ted Cruz did not speak.

Huckabee told the crowd that Kim Davis has “ignited a fire” with her “bold” stance. “We cannot penalize the Christian faith of anybody,” he said.

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Staver refused to allow Davis to speak, but told reporters she will be back in her office this week, and she has not changed her mind. She “can not and will not violate her conscience,” he insisted. Asked if she will issue licenses to same-sex couples, Staver said it is a violation of the law to issue licenses that are not in keeping with Kentucky law. And he strongly suggested Davis would violate Judge Bunning’s caution that she not interfere with the issuance of marriage licenses.

“She’ll be loyal to God, won’t violate her conscience. Court order did not resolve underlying issue,” Staver said. 

Supporters held signs, including one that read, “The Supreme Court = The new ISIS of America.” Another, “Respect States’ Rights, Defend Christians,” and “TYRANNY,” in blood-like dripping letters.

Speakers included hate group head Tony Perkins, of the Family Research Council, pastor Joshua Feurestein, and anti-gay activist Rick Scarborough.

Perkins repeatedly stated that it is the obligation of Christians to defy “unjust laws.” 

 

Images: Screenshots via Courier-Journal