Retaliation For Protected Speech Cases

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Recent Retaliation For Protected Speech Opinions (9)

Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and Brittaney Sharkey, Solely in Her Official Capacity as Executive Director of the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners v. Shawn Messonnier DVM

Veterinarian advertising rules struck down as unconstitutional speech restriction

texapp · 2026-01-15 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and Brittaney Sharkey, Solely in Her Official Capacity as Executive Director of the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners v. Shawn Messonn...

Carlos Ramos Marquez v. Pamela Bondi

Fourth Circuit: Debt Relief Website Statements Not Protected Speech

ca4 · 2025-11-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Carlos Ramos Marquez v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary inju...

Lora Thomas, in her official capacity as a Douglas County Commissioner v. Abraham Jarod Laydon, Esq., an individual, in his official capacity as a Douglas County Commissioner; George Teal, an individual, in his official capacity as a Douglas County Commissioner; and The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, a subdivision of the State of Colorado.

Commissioners Not Immune for Blocking Constituents on Social Media

colo · 2025-09-15 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

Lora Thomas, in her official capacity as a Douglas County Commissioner v. Abraham Jarod Laydon, Esq., an individual, in his official capacity as a Douglas County Commissioner; George Teal, an individu...

GPat Patterson v. Kent State Univ.

Court Affirms Denial of Political Rally Permit, Citing Public Safety

ca6 · 2025-09-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

GPat Patterson v. Kent State Univ., decided by Sixth Circuit on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Ke...

Upsolve, Inc. v. James

Upsolve's First Amendment claim against NY AG dismissed for lack of evidence

ca2 · 2025-09-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Upsolve, Inc. v. James, decided by Second Circuit on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Upsolve,...

Jennie Wright v. Louisville Metro Gov't

Public Employee's Speech Not Protected if Not Public Concern, Court Rules

ca6 · 2025-07-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Jennie Wright v. Louisville Metro Gov't, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Lo...

Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, Texas; Karl Mooney, in His Official Capacity as Mayor of the City of College Station; And Bryan Woods, in His Official Capacity as the City Manager of the City of College Station

Court Affirms City's Summary Judgment Against "Straight Pride" Event Organizers

tex · 2025-05-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, Texas; Karl Mooney, in His Official Capacity as Mayor of the City of College Station; And Bryan Woods, in His Official Capacity as the City...

Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, Texas; Karl Mooney, in His Official Capacity as Mayor of the City of College Station; And Bryan Woods, in His Official Capacity as the City Manager of the City of College Station

City permit denial for 'Straight Pride' event upheld

tex · 2025-05-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, Texas; Karl Mooney, in His Official Capacity as Mayor of the City of College Station; And Bryan Woods, in His Official Capacity as the City...

Reid v. Bondi

Prosecutor Gets Qualified Immunity in Retaliation Case

ca2 · 2025-03-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Reid v. Bondi, decided by Second Circuit on March 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of qualified immunity to a state prosecutor who a...

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