In a significant decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a case challenging the nationwide constitutional right to same-sex marriage, reaffirming its landmark 2015 ruling. The court, dominated by a 6-3 conservative majority, offered no explanation for its refusal to hear the appeal, which was brought by Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who had defied court orders by refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Davis, who cited her Christian beliefs as justification, was ordered to pay substantial damages and legal fees to a gay couple she had denied service. Her case had raised concerns among LGBTQ+ advocates that the court might revisit its decision legalizing same-sex marriage, especially after its 2022 ruling overturning the constitutional right to abortion. The Supreme Court’s unsigned order, which required at least four votes to proceed, saw no dissents. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, including the Human Rights Campaign and Lambda Legal, celebrated the decision but cautioned against complacency, noting that opponents remain determined to undermine progress. With over 820,000 same-sex couples married in the U.S. today—more than double the number in 2015—the ruling underscores the enduring impact of marriage equality while highlighting ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights.