Santos v. Howse et al

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Case Number:

6:25-cv-02167

Court:

Florida Middle

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

Paul G. Byron

Firms

  1. September 08, 2026

    Fla. College Asks To Pause Suit Over Charlie Kirk Posts

    A college has asked a Florida federal court to pause a former worker's suit over getting fired for posting about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media, saying the case should be halted while a human resources employee appeals her denial of qualified immunity. 

  2. January 09, 2026

    College HR Worker Claims Immunity In Suit Over Kirk Posts

    A Florida college human resources employee urged a federal court Friday to toss a First Amendment violation claim brought by a former grant accountant who alleged wrongful termination for posting about the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media, saying she's entitled to qualified immunity. 

  3. November 12, 2025

    Fla. College Sued By Employee Fired Over Charlie Kirk Posts

    A college worker who was fired after sharing social media posts about the assassination of conservative Charlie Kirk sued her former employer Wednesday for alleged retaliation in Florida federal court, saying the posts didn't amount to condoning violence.