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The Supreme Court was approached by Kim Davis on a case meant to overturn same-sex marriage. Kim Davis refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple in 2015, on account of her religious beliefs.  A decade later, it was feared that this case could overturned Obergefell v. Hodges, like how Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. It is feared that, although the Supreme Court has not indicated overturning Obergefell, previous rulings have indicated a strong religious viewpoint that could affect a case like this.

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After doing more research I can conclude that this statement is true that the Supreme Court rejected the overturn of same-sex marriage. 

From NPR not only have they reported on the Kim Davis case about wanting to challenge same-sex marriage and refusing to marry a couple solely based on her religious beliefs, but they also bring up the fact that nine states have also challenged it; "in this year alone at least nine states have entertained bills or resolutions criticizing Obergefell or have sought to limit marriage to heterosexual couples." This brings to light that this can still continue based on the fact that a few states are allowing people to not marry same-sex couples because of their beliefs. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/10/nx-s1-5604293/scotus-rejects-gay-marriage-appeal

From USA Today, by the end of the article, brings up the fact that they are still wanting to overturn it even if they had just lost the recent case. Mat Staver, who is from the conservative group representing Davis, stated that; “The day will come. The days of Obergefell are numbered.” Which we can predict that maybe in the future there will be more rulings against it solely because they still want to fight for what they believe to be right. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/10/supreme-court-gay-marriage-obergefell-overturn-davis/86839709007/

After more research and finding other articles, I can say that this statement is true and that there's more said throughout the articles about this case supposively continuing in the future if they still wish to go against it. 

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