Browse 8 first amendment retaliation claims by public employees cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Officer's internal complaints not protected speech, CA5 rules
Cambric v. City of Corpus Christi, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Cit...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Retaliation Claim Against AG Paxton
Wang v. Paxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by former Texas Assis...
Fifth Circuit: No Racial Discrimination Claim for Police Officer
Sterling v. City of Jackson, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City o...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Discrimination Suit
Jackson v. Tarrant County, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Tarrant Count...
Fifth Circuit: School employee's speech not protected if not matter of public concern
Jane Doe 1 v. City View Indep Sch Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit broug...
Fifth Circuit: School employee's speech not protected if not matter of public concern
Jane Doe 1 v. City View Indep Sch Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought b...
Officer's speech not protected by First Amendment when made as part of official duties
Carter v. City of Shreveport, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City of S...
Teacher's retaliation claim fails; speech not motivating factor
Sims v. Dallas Indep Sch Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Dallas In...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 first amendment retaliation claims by public employees cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8.
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