Ninth Circuit: Schools can restrict religious literature distribution during non-instructional time
ca9 · 2026-02-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
L.B. v. San Diego Unified School District, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit br...
Fourth Circuit: Right-to-Work Laws Don't Violate Union's First Amendment Rights
ca4 · 2025-08-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
American Federation of Teachers v. Scott Bessent, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether a state's "right-to-work" law,...
Seventh Circuit: No First Amendment Retaliation for Contract Termination
ca7 · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Chosen Consulting, LLC v. Town Council of Highland, Indiana, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Chosen Consulting, LLC sued the Town Council of Highland...
Teacher's speech not protected by First Amendment when made pursuant to official duties
ca1 · 2025-07-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
Lavigne v. Great Salt Bay Community School Board, decided by First Circuit on July 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a teacher...