This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34192427

The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Kim Davis released from jail in dispute over gay marriage Kim Davis released from jail in dispute over gay marriage
(35 minutes later)
A US judge has released a Kentucky official from jail so long as she does not interfere with her deputies when they issue marriage licences to gay couples.A US judge has released a Kentucky official from jail so long as she does not interfere with her deputies when they issue marriage licences to gay couples.
Kim Davis, an elected official, has said that her Christian faith should exempt her from signing the licences.Kim Davis, an elected official, has said that her Christian faith should exempt her from signing the licences.
If she interferes with her deputies, federal Judge David Bunning said she could be jailed for defying the court.If she interferes with her deputies, federal Judge David Bunning said she could be jailed for defying the court.
The US Supreme Court declared gay marriage legal in June.The US Supreme Court declared gay marriage legal in June.
Mat Staver, Ms Davis' lawyer, said on Tuesday she would return to work this week.Mat Staver, Ms Davis' lawyer, said on Tuesday she would return to work this week.
Mr Staver would not say whether Ms Davis would interfere with her deputies but said "she would not violate her conscience".Mr Staver would not say whether Ms Davis would interfere with her deputies but said "she would not violate her conscience".
Flanked by her lawyer and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, a tearful Ms Davis emerged from the jail on Tuesday but did not speak to reporters.Flanked by her lawyer and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, a tearful Ms Davis emerged from the jail on Tuesday but did not speak to reporters.
Two federal courts and the US Supreme Court have ruled against Ms Davis after she repeatedly refused to issue marriage licences since June.Two federal courts and the US Supreme Court have ruled against Ms Davis after she repeatedly refused to issue marriage licences since June.
Ms Davis, a Democrat who serves Rowan County, a rural area in eastern Kentucky, was found in contempt of court on Thursday and jailed.Ms Davis, a Democrat who serves Rowan County, a rural area in eastern Kentucky, was found in contempt of court on Thursday and jailed.
"God's moral law conflicts with my job duties," Ms Davis said on Thursday. "You can't be separated from something that's in your heart and in your soul.""God's moral law conflicts with my job duties," Ms Davis said on Thursday. "You can't be separated from something that's in your heart and in your soul."
The following day, several of her deputies began issuing marriage licences to couples.The following day, several of her deputies began issuing marriage licences to couples.
It is unclear whether the Judge Bunning's latest order will resolve the dispute.It is unclear whether the Judge Bunning's latest order will resolve the dispute.
On Thursday, Judge Bunning offered a compromise where Ms Davis could avoid jail if she agreed not to interfere with her deputies, but she refused.On Thursday, Judge Bunning offered a compromise where Ms Davis could avoid jail if she agreed not to interfere with her deputies, but she refused.
A large crowd of protesters gathered on Tuesday outside the jail where Ms Davis is being held.A large crowd of protesters gathered on Tuesday outside the jail where Ms Davis is being held.
Because Ms Davis is an elected official, she cannot be fired. She could be impeached by the Kentucky legislature, but the body is not in session.Because Ms Davis is an elected official, she cannot be fired. She could be impeached by the Kentucky legislature, but the body is not in session.
Republicans spilt on Kim Davis
In support:
In the middle:
Against: