Explore 8 court opinions on Speech Made Pursuant To Official Duties. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Prosecution After Immunity Not First Amendment Violation, Court Rules
Benjamin Schoenthal v. Kwame Raoul, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Benjamin Sc...
Ninth Circuit: Officer's speech not protected, no irreparable harm
Burch v. City of Chubbuck, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by ...
Ninth Circuit: Police social media criticism not protected speech if part of duties
Nadon v. Bisignano, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by a forme...
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 ...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Retaliation and Wrongful Termination Claims
Michael Polelle v. Florida Secretary of State, decided by Eleventh Circuit on March 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a for...
Police officer's social media speech not protected by First Amendment
Jeffrey Clark v. Louisville-Jefferson Cnty. Metro Gov't, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summar...
Teacher's speech at staff meeting not protected by First Amendment
Hartzell v. Marana Unified School District, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Teacher's speech not protected, First Circuit rules
Foote v. Ludlow School Committee, decided by First Circuit on February 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a teacher's First Ame...