COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court turned down a chance to overturn its precedent that recognizes a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.

This decision threw out an appeal that upset LGBTQ+ supporters who feared the high court might revisit the decade-old ruling and potentially change it.

The appeal, denied by the Justices, was from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky County Clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses after the 2015 ruling.

Many in the LGBTQ+ community were relieved to hear the Supreme Court's decision, including Inside Out Youth Services in Colorado Springs. The organization offers programs and resources to LGBTQ+ youth in our area.

"This is a huge win," said Kelly Greigo, Communications Director at Inside Out Youth Services. "It's just d

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