Ram-Brah: Show-Me SCOTUS Reconsidering Missouri Retaliatory Arrests

This is mostly a small town problem given that KCMO po-po are way to busy to mess with people on the side of the road.

However . . .

As the adventures of John Rambo remind us . . . Walking through small towns can be dangerous. And this time around the matter will be decided by the nation's highest court rather than a friendly townie judge . . .  Check-it:

This week the U.S. Supreme Court revived Murphy's lawsuit, remanding the case for further consideration in light of Gonzalez v. Trevino, a June 2024 decision that made it easier for victims of retaliatory arrests to make a case for compensation.

"This decision is a huge step forward, not just for Mason Murphy, but for all Americans who have been retaliated against by government officials for their speech," said Marie Miller, an attorney at the Institute for Justice, which filed Murphy's Supreme Court petition. "Our work is building lasting precedent, making it easier for people to hold officials accountable when their rights are violated. We will continue fighting until all Americans are protected against government retaliation."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

SCOTUS revives lawsuit against Missouri cop who jailed a man 'for being an asshole'

Mason Murphy says Officer Michael Schmitt violated his rights by punishing him for constitutionally protected speech.