Morrell v. City of Hartford

Summary

Jesse Morrell, a Christian, was arrested for sharing his faith in public. Morrell attempted to share his faith on a public way in the city of Hartford, but was informed by police that he could not use a microphone without a permit. Morrell proceeded to speak without the use of a microphone. However, after a business owner complained about Morrell, police arrested him and took him to jail because he refused to stop speaking altogether.