Legal counsel predicts that the Kim Davis case could potentially reverse the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling.

Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who spent time in jail for refusing to sign marriage licenses for same-sex couples, may have the potential to overturn the Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, her legal counsel stated to Planet Chronicle Digital.

In 2015, Kim Davis, a devout Christian, sparked national controversy when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples due to her religious beliefs. Now, years later, a federal judge has ordered her to pay $260,000 in legal fees and expenses to the plaintiffs, David Ermold and David Moore. The case is currently being appealed.

"The plaintiffs in this case are part of a larger agenda that aims to punish people of faith for holding the belief that marriage is the union of a man and a woman. Liberty Counsel founder and chairman Mat Staver stated this on Planet Chronicle on Thursday. Although it seems that they have been successful so far, this case could potentially undermine the very case that initiated this issue, Obergefell v. Hodges from 2015, which has no foundation in the Constitution."

Staver stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that Davis is deeply moved by her visit to church, which she did to fulfill her mother-in-law's wishes on her deathbed. According to Staver, Davis loves all people.

Staver shared how her life was dramatically changed after she heard about God's forgiveness and grace and committed her life to the Lord.

"Despite the jury verdict awarding $100,000 to the Ermolds, she maintains no ill will towards them. She is a kind and compassionate individual with no personal animosity."

Liberty Counsel will contend that Davis, who "could not compromise her deeply held Christian beliefs," was entitled to a religious accommodation under the First Amendment. Despite a separate case against her, Davis was not found liable to pay any monetary damages for her actions.

"Kim Davis sought a conscience opt-out for same-sex marriage licenses, just as clerks in Kentucky were given the option to decline hunting and fishing licenses due to their beliefs."

The attorney stated that former Governor Beshear granted a conscience opt-out to his attorney general when he refused to defend the state's marriage amendment, but not for Davis. The clerk was granted accommodation through an executive order by Governor Matt Bevin, and in April 2016, the legislature unanimously passed a law allowing all clerks to opt out.

The Ermolds' arguments for monetary compensation are unfounded, according to Liberty Counsel.

"During the trial, Ermold's claim that he was fired from the University of Pikeville due to Kim Davis was refuted by the director of human resources at the University of Pikeville, who stated that his termination was not related to Kim Davis, but rather part of a budget-cutting procedure that affected many departments. Staver said that the university then shifted their argument to hurt feelings, but presented no evidence to support this claim. According to Staver, damages cannot be awarded based solely on hurt feelings without corroborating evidence, such as medical or psychological evidence."

According to the Courier Journal, Michael Gartland of DelCotto Law Group stated that the ruling was "no surprise" and the counsel "fully expected (to) get one hundred cents on the dollar."

The legal counsel stated that his clients were "ecstatic" with the ruling and was "surprised" that a separate couple who sued Davis did not receive compensation.

Gartland believes the case will last "between one to two years" and may pursue legal action against her unless she settles, which could involve suing her lawyer, according to USA Today.

The Supreme Court hearing of the case would involve justices Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, and Samuel Alito, who dissented in Obergefell vs. Hodges, as well as justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, who upheld the decision. Additionally, four newly appointed justices would also be present.