Jailed clerk who fought gay marriage is ordered released

[Old Union Guy]

Jailed clerk who fought gay marriage is ordered released (AP)
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/db2b0a00436f49c791e6f6caf7ec81e3/huckabee-join-rally-clerk-opposed-gay-marriage

GRAYSON, Ky. (AP) — After five days behind bars that helped make her a hero to the religious right, county clerk Kim Davis was ordered released from jail Tuesday by the federal 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 were fulfilling their obligation to grant licenses to same-sex couples in her absence. But he warned Davis not to interfere.

The move came down just before Davis received jailhouse visits from Republican presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz.

Dozens of her supporters had gathered on the jailhouse lawn for what they called a rally for religious freedom. Word spread slowly through the crowd, and many said they couldn't believe the news. They continued chanting, "Let Kim go!" and handed out white crosses.

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[LostOne4Ever]

1. What is the point?

[font style="font-family:'Georgia','Baskerville Old Face','Helvetica',fantasy;" size=4 color=teal]She could have released herself at any point in time had she simply agreed to let her clerks issue the license. Why

Tomorrow she will walk into the office once again and refuse to issue licenses and will go back to the judge thursday and be found in contempt again and will be back in Jail by Friday.[/font]

[Old Union Guy]

2. She could also have been let out at any time by resigning. n/t