Davis, who gained national attention in 2015 when she was briefly jailed for defying court orders, has been facing legal consequences ever since.

The court has also previously ruled that Davis must pay $100,000 in damages to the two men she refused to work with. These rulings stem from Davis' adamant refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples following the Supreme Court's landmark decision in 2015 that legalized gay marriage nationwide.

Davis, who argued that she was acting "under God's authority," spent five days in jail for ignoring court orders. However, she was ultimately freed after a judge instructed her deputies to issue the licenses without her approval.

Despite her legal battles and public controversy, Davis ran for re-election to the county clerk office in 2018. However, she faced defeat at the hands of Democrat Elwood Caudill Jr., who secured 54% of the votes compared to Davis' 46%. One of Caudill's challengers in the Democratic primary was David Ermold, the individual to whom Davis infamously denied a marriage license.

Following the election, Ermold criticized Caudill, accusing him of being an "anti-gay bigot." expressing his preference for Davis to win, Ermold stated, "At least Kim Davis has the integrity to stand up for what she believes in. Elwood Caudill is a liar."

Davis' attorneys are expected to appeal the recent ruling on the attorney fees and expenses. As this case unfolds, it continues to serve as a prominent example of the ongoing legal and societal debates surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedom in the United States.