Florida wildlife officials argue that they did not violate First Amendment rights in firing a biologist over a social media post related to Charlie Kirk.
Attorneys for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission claim that the biologist, Brittney Brown, was fired on September 15 to "prevent foreseeable disruption, reputational harm and loss of public trust."
The agency did not police ideology; it protected credibility central to its mission.
The officials are asking a federal judge to reject a request to reinstate Brown, who was fired after making a post about the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
Author's summary: Florida wildlife officials defend firing biologist.