Federal appellate court finds no First Amendment violation for dismissal of public employee for political affiliation
A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has upheld the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Calumet City, finding no First Amendment violation for the dismissal of Jay Embry, a public employee who claimed retaliation after backing the “wrong” candidate, because he held a policy-making position and could be removed from office solely for his political affiliation.
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