Ball State University Settles for $225,000 After Firing Employee Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post
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Larisha Paul
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Summary
Suzanne Swierc, former director of Health Promotion and Advocacy at Ball State University, was fired over a private social media post criticizing right-wing figure Charlie Kirk following his assassination. The ACLU of Indiana represented her, arguing the firing violated her First Amendment rights as she was speaking as a private citizen on a matter of public concern. She was awarded a $225,000 settlement.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledSuzanne was speaking as a private citizen on a matter of public concern when Ball State fired her over a private social media post.
The First Amendment does not allow government institutions to retaliate in those circumstances, and this settlement re
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