It’s been over two years since the viral body camera footage was released of a Black Alabama pastor being arrested by the police for watering his neighbor’s flowers. However, he just received a ruling that may help him get justice.

An appellate court sided with Pastor Michael Jennings in a unanimous vote, ruling the three officers who arrested him are exempt from being sued. The ruling stems from the May 2022 incident when a white 911 caller reported Jennings to the police after seeing him water plants outside a neighbor’s home in Childersburg. When the officers arrived, Jennings was asked to provide ID which he refused, citing state law that he was not entitled to do so unless he’s suspected of committing a crime.

In the video, Jennings identified himself verbally and explained his neighbors asked him to come across the street to tend to their garden while they were away. Within minutes, Jennings was forced into handcuffs and charged with obstructing government operations, per The AP.

Though the charges were dismissed, Pastor Jennings sought his own legal remedy months later by filing a lawsuit against the officers. The suit accused them of violating his constitutional rights and causing him emotional distress. However, in December, AP’s report says Chief District Judge R. David Proctor dismissed the case.

Luckily, Friday, three-judge panel from the 11th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the officers lacked probable cause for the arrest. Therefore, qualified immunity would not shield the officers from facing civil liability.

“This is a win for Pastor Jennings and a win for justice. The video speaks for itself. Finally, Pastor Jennings will have his day in court and prove that wearing a badge does not give you the right to break the law,” said civil attorney Harry Daniels, who is representing Jennings, via The AP.