The story goes like this: An off duty, but fully uniformed police officer prayed outside at an abortion mill during 40 Days for Life prayer vigil. He was later suspended for his actions while in uniform. He eventually won some money, back pay, etc. However, other officers reportedly were allowed by Ms. Shields to take part in BLM and LBGT+ activities in full uniform with no consequences.
Here is a quote from the article:
In October, the Thomas More Society, along with Louisville attorney Blaine Blood, filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Schrenger against both the city and the police department, arguing that the law enforcement officer’s civil and constitutional rights had been violated when he was stripped of his duties and cut off from his income.
“A quiet, off-duty prayer, on a public sidewalk, resulted in Schrenger being immediately suspended for over four months, stripped of his police powers, and placed under investigation,” the complaint stated.
The suit named Police Chief Erika Shields, the Louisville Metro Police Department, Mayor Greg Fischer, and the City of Louisville, Kentucky as defendants.
Matt Heffron, Schrenger’s attorney, said the city’s treatment of the officer was “unfair” and an instance of “discrimination,” calling Schrenger’s suspension “a significant and inexcusable violation of a loyal officer’s Constitutional rights.”
“The unfair discipline revealed undeniably content-based discrimination against Officer Schrenger’s personal pro-life views and violated his First Amendment rights,” Heffron said, adding that the Catholic cop “did not engage in any political protest on duty” but merely “prayed quietly.”
According to Heffron and the Thomas More Society, the police department’s actions against Schrenger appeared to be targeted against his religious beliefs and political views since the department had not “taken disciplinary action against on-duty, uniformed officers who marched with Black Lives Matter protestors and in LBGT parades.”
KICKER! This author believes that no one in uniform should march in ANY cause other than "Back the Blue" as our police should never be seen taking sides in any activity that could alienate other NON VIOLENT voices of resistance. One can even argue that BLM is NOT nonviolent, but that is another blog post. But as Ms. Shields and the police department has learned, you cannot pick your favorite cause to promote or ban.
Original Article:
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/catholic-cop-wins-settlement-after-city-suspended-him-for-praying-outside-abortion-facility/?utm_source=home_more_news&utm_campaign=usa