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Mike Cox: The Supreme Court has said over and over again that public employees do not have the same free speech rights as -- as…

On the recordSeptember 27, 2010
The Supreme Court has said over and over again that public employees do not have the same free speech rights as -- as other people.
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Mike Cox
Michigan

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Toobin explains the legal limitations on public employees' free speech rights in relation to Shirvell's actions.

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