Judge awarded $640K after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings
She had a referral system in place for people whose weddings she could not perform," Sasser said.According to First Liberty, Hensley faced disciplinary action after choosing not to officiate same-sex weddings because of her Christian faith. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Rachel del Guidice is a culture reporter for Fox News covering the intersection of politics, faith, family, and American culture. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
- ▪She had a referral system in place for people whose weddings she could not perform," Sasser said.According to First Liberty, Hensley faced disciplinary action after choosing not to officiate same-sex weddings because of her Christian faith.
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Federal Courts Judge awarded $640K after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings First Liberty secured the landmark win for Judge Dianne Hensley, who had a referral system so same-sex couples faced no delay By Rachel del Guidice Fox News Published June 24, 2026 8:11am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video SCOTUS strikes down Colorado’s ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ youth, citing First Amendment concerns Fox News legal editor Kerri Urbahn analyzes the Supreme Court's 8-1 decision overturning Colorado's ban on 'conversion therapy' for minors, finding it allegedly violates the First Amendment on ‘America Reports.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A court has awarded a Texas justice of the peace more than $640,000…
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