Texas AG: Clerks Can Refuse Gay Marriage

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Updated Apr. 14, 2017 10:41AM EDT / Published Jun. 28, 2015 7:48PM EDT

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Sunday county clerks who object to gay marriage can flout the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling to require states to recognize same-sex marriage. Paxton said the top court's decision on Friday does not apply to First Amendment rights to free exercise of religion, which means county clerks can deny performing same-sex wedding ceremonies over their religious objections. Paxton added that officials may face a lawsuit if they refuse to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, but he vowed to provide legal support.

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Texas AG: Clerks Can Refuse Gay Marriage

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