US District judge orders Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, to be released from jail

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After five days behind bars, Rowan County, Kentucky clerk Kim Davis was ordered released from jail Tuesday by the judge who locked her up for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples.

U.S. District Judge David Bunning lifted the contempt order against Davis, saying he was satisfied that her deputies are fulfilling their obligation to grant licenses to same-sex couples in her absence. But he warned Davis not to interfere with them, saying, "If Defendant Davis should interfere in any way with their issuance, that will be considered a violation of this Order and appropriate sanctions will be considered." The move came down after dozens of Davis' supporters gathered on the jailhouse lawn for what they called a rally for religious freedom. Presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz were also scheduled to visit Davis in jail Tuesday. More...