US EditionFirings for Posts About Charlie Kirk Killing Sparks Debate on Free Speech
Professor Felicia Branch was suspended after social media posts celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked calls for her firing and broader disciplinary actions nationwide.
- Following Charlie Kirk’s shooting on September 10, several employees—including educators in Texas and various workers in Kern County—were suspended or dismissed due to controversial posts they made about his death on social media.
- The discipline stems from posts perceived as mocking or celebrating Kirk’s death, prompting investigations such as the Texas Education Agency's review of 180 complaints against educators and public calls for firings from leaders like Gov. Sanders.
- A professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s law school was placed on paid suspension after posting remarks that condemned Kirk’s support for gun rights and labeled him "evil," while the institution affirmed its commitment to free speech but rejected any form of violent language.
- Attorney Tiger Hanner noted he has never seen such a wave of firings and stressed constitutional protections remain, though employer standards and non-political nature of celebrating death were highlighted by experts and officials.
- These events have sparked a broad debate on free speech boundaries and professional responsibility, leading Texas leaders to establish committees on campus free speech while emphasizing workplace civility and the impact of online words.
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