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Former Contractors Sue U.S. Over Free Speech Violations

11/15/2025

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Peter Souders, a former federal contractor, sues the U.S. government after firing over Facebook comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
He alleges the termination violated his First Amendment rights and names officials from the Departments of Homeland Security and Defense.
Erika Santos, a former employee of Eastern Florida State College, sues for firing over Kirk-related posts.
Both suits highlight free-speech concerns and government overreach after Kirk's death.

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Peter Souders, a former federal contractor, sues the U.S. government after firing over Facebook comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
He alleges the termination violated his First Amendment rights and names officials from the Departments of Homeland Security and Defense.
Erika Santos, a former employee of Eastern Florida State College, sues for firing over Kirk-related posts.
Both suits highlight free-speech concerns and government overreach after Kirk's death.