Texas American Federation of Teachers v. Texas Education Agency et al

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-00024

Court:

Texas Western

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Alan D Albright

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  1. February 24, 2026

    Texas Teachers' Union Fights To Keep Kirk Free Speech Suit

    The Texas affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers urged a Texas federal court to keep alive its lawsuit challenging a state education department policy directing school districts to report educators over "vile" or "inappropriate" social media comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, arguing that it has plausibly alleged its claims.

  2. January 07, 2026

    Texas Teacher's Union Says Kirk Inquiries Violate Free Speech

    The Texas American Federation of Teachers sued the state's education agency in federal court Tuesday over its investigations into hundreds of school officials accused of making "vile" or "inappropriate" comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media, arguing the actions are a violation of free speech rights.