A Vermont police sergeant used a painful arm-twisting technique to force a peaceful protester off the floor during a sit-in. She sued. The Supreme Court just said he cannot be held personally responsible. The decision highlights a growing tension on the Court: how much protection should police officers get from lawsuits, and at what cost to people injured by their actions?

music for the podcast provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dimitry Taras