Kentucky Clerk’s Appeal Was Rejected Without Dissent

The county clerk in Kentucky who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of her religious objections got nowhere with the Supreme Court. Despite the split on the general issue of gay marriage, her appeal to be excused from issuing licenses to same sex couples on religious grounds fell on deaf ears. No dissents were noted, and the court acted without seeking a response from the state. It was the first of what will probably be many legal skirmishes over the issue.