COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - The Indiana Supreme Court Justice who authored a controversial ruling in May that barred home owners from resisting illegal entry by police was the focus of a protest in Whitley County Tuesday.
Justice Steven David made an appearance at a local Rotary Club meeting, but he didn't get a warm welcome from all residents.
The Whitley County Patriots voiced their opposition to Justice David by holding signs near the intersection of US 30 and Highway 205 near Columbia City.
Most signs urged people to vote Justice David out at the ballot box in November. He'll face a retention vote during the general election, and won't face another for ten years.
David Ditton with the Whitley County Patriots says the Supreme Court's 3-2 ruling in Barnes vs. Indiana directly conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and the Indiana Constitution.
Ditton says, "We feel this ruling was incorrect, and very dangerous to our liberties and to our freedom. We're watching our freedom drip away piece by piece every day and we've got to put a stop to it."
In addition, there is some concern among the protesters that Justice David, if not ousted in November, could be appointed the next Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice. Although he is the newest member of the Supreme Court, many have speculated he'll be selected to fill Chief Justice Randall Shepard's position as he retires.
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