Someone in public office is subject to the laws of the land according to my understanding. Let's say Kim was of a religion that didn't accept a marriage between Jews and Christians. So she refuses to issue a marriage license. I'd say she should be out of a job because of the ever popular subject of the separation of Church and State. This prevents someone who is say a Muslim and acts in relation to Sharia law which as we know would be contrary to the law of the land. To quote The Donald "your fired". Kim's jail time was a little harsh. Kim is now a martyr in some eyes. Now we know why the Founding Fathers believed in this separation.