UPDATED: Couples Ask Judge To Hold Kim Davis In Contempt Of Court, Impose Fines But Not Jail
Kentucky couples who are involved in a lawsuit against Kim Davis are now asking a federal judge to take action against her.
Last night the Supreme Court refused Kim Davis’ request to place a stay on a federal judge’s order instructing her to begin issuing marriage licenses to all couples regardless of gender. This morning at 8:00 AM Davis, the Rowan County clerk, refused two same-sex couples amid a roomful of protestors.
Now, those couples have filed a motion with U.S. District Judge David Bunning, asking him to hold Kim Davis in contempt of court. They specifically are asking him to impose fines against her, but to not jail her.
ACLU attorneys for the couples are smartly outmaneuvering Davis, by pre-empting what likely would have been her next move.
The motions (below, and  here, here, and here,) also ask the judge to ensure his ruling ordering Davis and her office to issue marriage licenses applies to all couples, not just the ones who brought the lawsuit.
UPDATE I: 11:15 AM EDT –
Contempt hearing not until Thursday.
BREAKING: Contempt of court hearing for Kim Davis scheduled for Ashland on Thursday at 11, according to Rowan Co attorney. ^JC
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EARLIER:
Photos And Videos: Protestors Chant ‘Do Your Job’ Inside Kim Davis’ Office After She Defies SCOTUS
Breaking Video: Defiant Kim Davis Denies Same-Sex Couples Marriage Licenses ‘Under God’s Authority’
BREAKING: Supreme Court Denies Kim Davis’ Request For Emergency Intervention
Will Kim Davis Face Criminal Prosecution?
Breaking: Kim Davis Being Sued By Couple Denied Marriage License Three Times
Deadline Passes. Kim Davis Re-Appeals. Has Not Issued Any Marriage Licenses. Is She In Contempt?
RELATED:
‘Her Conscience Be Damned’: Kim Davis Files Emergency SCOTUS Request To Intervene In Marriage Case
Kentucky Clerk: ‘I’m Going To Fight And Die For’ My Right To Not Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
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