An Auburn teacher placed on leave over a controversial social media post has returned to class — but her attorney says the district failed to defend her rights, according to The Citizen.
Art teacher Kasha Fletcher faced backlash after criticizing Charlie Kirk online following his assassination. Critics accused her of celebrating his death, prompting threats and calls for her firing. Her lawyer argues the post was personal and protected by the First Amendment, and says the district’s silence empowered efforts to suppress free speech.
They’re now reviewing legal options.
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