In the Matter of M.F.M. v. the State of Texas

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• holding that a fire captain's speech was not protected
• holding that a fire captain’s speech was not protected
• discussing harsh and distrustful tone of employee’s letter as important factor in Pickering balancing
• “It is not necessary ‘for an employer to allow events to unfold to the extent that the disruption of the office and the destruction of working relationships is manifest before taking action.’” (quoting Connick, 461 U.S. at 152)

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