First Amendment Retaliation in Kentucky

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to free speech. This means that the government cannot retaliate against you for exercising your First Amendment rights.

Retaliation can take many forms, including:

• Firing you from your job

• Demoting you

• Harassment

• Discrimination

• Surveillance

• Arrest

• Prosecution

If you have been retaliated against for exercising your First Amendment rights, you may have a legal claim. You should contact an experienced Kentucky attorney as soon as possible.

Here are some examples of First Amendment retaliation:

• A government employee is fired for speaking out against a government policy.

• A student is suspended from school for protesting a school dress code.

• A customer is denied service at a store for wearing a political t-shirt.

• A journalist is arrested for reporting on a government scandal.

If you believe that you have been retaliated against for exercising your First Amendment rights, you should contact an experienced Kentucky attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options and can represent you in court.