Texas investigation into teachers’ posts after Charlie Kirk’s death violates their free speech, experts say

The Texas Education Agency is investigating hundreds of teachers' social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. Commissioner Mike Morath has called the comments “reprehensible and inappropriate." Legal experts say the investigations are an attack on teachers' free speech rights. (Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune)

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The Texas Education Agency investigation into teachers’ social media comments after Charlie Kirk's killing has legal experts and public education advocates troubled by what they say amounts to a "witch hunt" that shows a lack of regard for educators' free speech rights.