Browse 10 first amendment retaliation cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
4th Cir. Affirms Denial of Injunction Over Likeness Use in PSA
Mario Lopez v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Injunction Against AG's Investigation
Mario Lopez v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Diversity training ban upheld: First Amendment doesn't protect compelled speech in federal employment
Natl. Assoc. of Diversity Officers in Higher Edu. v. Donald Trump, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The National Association of Diversity Officers in...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Claims
Hamilton Swart, III v. Jason Miyares, decided by Fourth Circuit on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former Virgini...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of First Amendment Retaliation Claim
Steven Albert v. Brooke Lierman, decided by Fourth Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a First Amendment r...
Fourth Circuit Affirms School Board's Summary Judgment Against Teacher's Claims
Sage Blair v. Appomattox County School Board, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of First Amendment Claim Against Former AG Bondi
Lisa Barnhill v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Lisa B...
Fourth Circuit: No Private Right of Action Under Florida Public Records Act
Eugenia Chavez v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Eug...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Forfeiture Challenge Under Rooker-Feldman
Eugenia Chavez v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Eug...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of UNC Professor's Discrimination Claims
Jacob Doe v. The University of North Carolina System, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a f...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 first amendment retaliation cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 10.
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