Florida Wildlife Officials Defend Firing of Biologist Over Social Media Post
Florida wildlife officials are defending their decision to fire a biologist over a social media post related to the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
According to attorneys for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the agency fired Brittney Brown 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 argue that a federal judge should reject a request to reinstate Brown, disputing allegations that they violated her First Amendment rights.
Author's summary: Florida wildlife officials defend firing biologist over social media post.