Explore 5 court opinions on Public Employee Speech Made Pursuant To Official Duties. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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...
Former employee's internal complaints not protected speech under First Amendment
Jake Paul Heiney v. Donna Moore, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Police officer's grievance not protected speech, 7th Cir. rules
Ruben Santoyo v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the C...
Speech as Official Duty, Not Public Concern, Bars First Amendment Claim
Thomas Sheppheard v. Patrick Morrisey, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former West Virgi...
Police officer's speech not protected by First Amendment when made as part of official duties
Donald Nicodemus v. City of South Bend, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...