A gay couple’s suit against a Kentucky clerk who refused to issue them a marriage license can proceed, court says https://t.co/8GKbA28Djm pic.twitter.com/jlQgcGqtDu

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U.S. District Judge David Bunning lifted the contempt order against her, saying he was satisfied that deputies were fulfilling their obligation to grant licenses to same-sex couples in her absence. Bunning, however, warned Davis that if she interfered she would be in violation of the court order and would face sanctions.

The state legislature ultimately passed a law that removed county clerks’ names from licenses. A district judge ruled this satisfied Ermold and Moore’s lawsuit and dismissed the case. But they appealed, saying they wanted Davis to pay damages.

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday the case could continue.