Supreme Court Restores Qualified Immunity for Vermont Police Sergeant

The Supreme Court ruled that a Vermont police sergeant is entitled to qualified immunity regarding his use of a wristlock to remove a protester from a 2015 sit-in. This decision reverses a lower court's ruling, reinforcing the legal protections afforded to law enforcement officers acting within their scope of duty. The case highlights the ongoing tension between civil liberties and the authority of police officers to maintain order during protests.