Summerlin Law Firm Blog Category: Political Rights
Clemson University Settled Case with Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Comments
Earlier this week, Clemson University settled the wrongful termination lawsuit brought by former Clemson professor Joshua Bregy related to Prof. Bregy’s comments on social media about the Charlie Kirk assassination. [Read more: Stipulation of Dismissal of... read more
Clemson University Professor Sues Over Termination for Charlie Kirk Comments
While the initial furor over public employees making social media comments about the death of Charlie Kirk has largely settled down, the lawsuits over the resulting terminations have just begun. I wrote back in September 2025 about the first lawsuit filed in South... read more
Can a SC Employee Be Fired for Making Negative Comments about the Charlie Kirk Assassination?
After the Charlie Kirk assassination last week, the world of employment law has quickly turned to the numbers of employees across the country who are being disciplined, suspended, or terminated for making negative comments about Charlie Kirk (and/or celebratory... read more
Upstate Librarian Fired for Protesting Removal of LGBTQ+ Display
What employment rights exist to protect a public employee in South Carolina? A new lawsuit filed this week in Oconee County, South Carolina provides a good factual scenario for us to explore those potential rights for public employees. The lawsuit alleges that a... read more
Political and Voting Rights for South Carolina Employees
As we enter the final stretches of presidential election season, political rhetoric always heats up, both on TV and in regular life, which can impact the political and voting rights for South Carolina employees. How so? Well, unless you work for a state or federal... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way I can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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