Teachers union sues Texas over alleged crackdown on posts about Charlie Kirk
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Key Points:
- A Texas teachers union has sued the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Commissioner Mike Morath, alleging retaliation against public school employees for social media comments made after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- The lawsuit claims the TEA violated free speech rights by directing school districts to document "vile content" posted online, resulting in over 350 complaints and ongoing investigations into educators.
- Texas AFT President Zeph Capo described the state's actions as a "witch hunt," noting the agency has not issued similar directives following other violent incidents, suggesting selective enforcement.
- The suit highlights cases of four anonymous teachers investigated for critical posts about Kirk or reactions to his death, with one fired and three still under investigation.
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