Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is pursuing action against the city of Kansas City after a social media account revealed the residence of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker in retaliation for his religious beliefs. Butker faced backlash for expressing his Catholic beliefs during a commencement speech.
Key Points
Missouri AG requested records related to the management of the city's social media account
City of Kansas City revealed Harrison Butker's residence after backlash for expressing Catholic beliefs
Mayor's office reviewing account access after inappropriate message was shared
Bailey calls for accountability and termination of those involved in posting the message
Concern over government accounts being used to violate individual rights
Pros
Protecting individual rights to express religious beliefs
Demanding accountability from the city of Kansas City
Standing up for athletes and individuals facing retaliation for their beliefs
Cons
City of Kansas City revealing private information of an individual in retaliation
Potential lack of control over government accounts being weaponized