Missouri AG Targets Kansas City for Doxing Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has requested records related to the Kansas City social media account that revealed the residence of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, an act Bailey calls "retaliation" for Butker's religious beliefs.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched an investigation into the Kansas City social media account that revealed the residence of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. Bailey alleges that the post was an act of "retaliation" against Butker's religious beliefs.

Speaking on "OutKick the Morning" with Charly Arnolt, Bailey said that his office has requested records and documents related to the management of the city's social media account. Last week, a post on the X account revealed the city where Butker lives.

The post came amid backlash Butker faced after he gave a commencement speech at a private Catholic school in Kansas, where he expressed his Catholic beliefs.

"We have demanded certain records from the city related to their management of that social media account that doxed Harrison Butker in retaliation for his free expression of religious beliefs," Bailey told Arnolt.

"This is government retaliating against an individual for the expression of their sincerely held religious beliefs. That could not be more of a clear case of a violation of his constitutional freedoms and the Missouri Human Rights Act."

Butker, 28, has come under fire following his commencement speech at Benedictine College. In his address, he made references to female graduates embracing their "vocation" as a "homemaker" and President Biden's stance on abortion as a Catholic. He also mentioned the LGBTQ community in relation to Pride month.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas apologized after the post was deleted, calling it "clearly inappropriate."

Bailey expressed concern that the mayor's office's review of the incident could attempt to conceal records from the attorney general's office.

"We're not going to be stonewalled by the city in our demand for accountability in this instance."

Bailey called for anyone involved in posting the message to be "fired and terminated immediately."

"We've demanded certain records and documents in relation to how that account is managed and intend to look into that matter and hold any wrongdoers accountable. I think Harrison Butker himself has a cause of action against the city and I'm deeply concerned that they don't have sufficient controls in place to prevent government from being weaponized to violate individual rights."

The mayor's office has not yet responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Bailey's investigation highlights the importance of protecting religious freedom and the need for government transparency. The case will be closely watched as it has implications for the First Amendment rights of individuals and the responsibility of government officials to act in a fair and impartial manner.

The city's actions against Butker have sparked outrage among many, including Butker's fellow teammates and members of the Kansas City community. Butker has received support from organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, which has condemned the city's actions as a violation of Butker's constitutional rights.

As the investigation continues, it is essential that all relevant records and documents are made available to the attorney general's office to ensure a thorough and transparent review of the incident. The outcome of the investigation will have significant implications for the protection of religious freedom and the accountability of government officials.