Police officer's speech to press not protected by First Amendment
Illinois Appellate Court · 2026-02-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Potek v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former Chicago police officer, sued the City of Chicago and in...
Officer's First Amendment Claim Revived After Retaliatory Discharge Claim Dismissed
Illinois Appellate Court · 2025-09-18 · Mixed · Impact: 65/100
Sciarrone v. Village of Island Lake, Illinois, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, a former police officer, sued the Village of Islan...