Educators fired after Charlie Kirk posts allege free speech violations in federal lawsuits

Educators fired for posting about Charlie Kirk sue to get their jobs back

Charlie Kirk's assassination prompted a wave of firings over social media posts. Now educators fired for their comments are suing to get their jobs back.

Teachers Fired for Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Assassination File Lawsuits.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Multiple teachers and education staff are suing their employers after being terminated or placed on leave for controversial social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Teachers, professors, and other school staff, alongside universities, school districts, and legal experts.WHEN & WHERE: Lawsuits have been filed in Indiana, Iowa, South Carolina, and South Dakota over the past two weeks.KEY QU…

Educators fired after posting about Charlie Kirk allege that their free speech rights were violated

In the complaints, which were obtained by ABC News, the educators each allege that their First Amendment right to free speech was violated.

Educators fired after posting about Charlie Kirk allege in lawsuits that their free speech rights were violated

Several teachers filed federal lawsuits after allegedly being fired over private social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

After Kirk shooting, school employees test limits of workplace speech

Employees fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk claim First Amendment violations

Teacher aide files federal lawsuit after she was allegedly fired over Charlie Kirk post

A teacher aide has filed a federal lawsuit after she was fired over an alleged social media post made on Charlie Kirk’s death.