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WASHINGTON – A wave of firings since conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder has brought a harsh reminder that workers’ free speech rights go only as far as their bosses allow.
TV commentators, airline workers, a nurse, police officers, teachers and others have faced suspensions or lost their jobs.
Firings in wake of Charlie Kirk murder show limits of workers’ free speech rights
Workers fired after criticizing the views of Charlie Kirk after his death – even if they also denounced his murder – have learned the hard way that the First Amendment only protects free speech against government interference.
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/09/17/charlie-kirk-workers-free-speech/