Phelps-Roper then went to federal court to ask for a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of the statute until its constitutionality could be reviewed . Federal judge tosses out Missouri ban on protests and picketing at military funerals . The ruling is a victory for the families of those killed in last year's shooting rampage by former U.S. Army Maj. The church members say they believe U.S. troop deaths are God 's punishment .
Federal judge tosses out Missouri ban on protests and picketing at military funerals . The ruling is a victory for the families of those killed in last year's shooting rampage by former U.S. Army Maj. The church members say they believe U.S. troop deaths are God 's punishment .