Texas Attorney General Encourages Court Clerks To Ignore Supreme Court, Turn Away Same-Sex Couples

Taking matters into his own hands... In a press release, Paxton encourages clerks to deny licenses to same-sex couples anyway, stressing that “numerous lawyers stand ready to assist clerks defending their religious beliefs, in many cases on a pro-bono basis, and I will do everything I can from this office to be a public voice for those standing in defense of their rights.” According to Paxton, “Texas must speak with one voice against this lawlessness,” referring to the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.
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