Supreme Court Revives Texas Ex-Councilwoman's Retaliatory Arrest Lawsuit

Sylvia Gonzalez's case against Castle Hills officials moves forward after claims of political retaliation for her criticism of the city manager.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Fifth Circuit applied an overly narrow interpretation of precedent in dismissing Gonzalez's case.
Gonzalez was arrested in 2019 for allegedly tampering with government records after she inadvertently placed a petition in her binder.
Her lawsuit claims the arrest was retaliation by city officials for her outspoken criticism of the city manager.
The charges against Gonzalez were dropped, but she pursued a federal civil rights claim for First Amendment violations.
The ruling allows Gonzalez to proceed with her case, potentially setting a precedent for similar retaliatory arrest claims.