What does a Supreme Court denial of certiorari do? - Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis bid to overturn Obergefell, leaves same-sex marriage rights intact | Principle Civics

Back to Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis bid to overturn Obergefell, leaves same-sex marriage rights intact

3d7fd0e4-93ee-4c81-bb48-817997eb6207

Medium

multiple choice

What does a Supreme Court denial of certiorari do?

Explanation

A denial of certiorari leaves the appellate court's ruling in effect. The Supreme Court issues no new majority opinion. Lower-court holdings remain binding for that case.

Sources

Related Questions

The Sixth Circuit found Obergefell was 'clearly established' for qualified immunity purposes.
Medium
true false
Order these decision steps from petition to final effect.
Medium
ordering
Which justice urged reconsidering Obergefell in a Dobbs concurrence?
Medium
multiple choice

2 more questions available with Premium

Unlock All Questions

View Topic Start Quiz

This question is part of Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis bid to overturn Obergefell, leaves same-sex marriage rights intact. 5 more questions available.