Here is the court's opinion in Heffernan: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-1280_k5fl.pdf … #SCOTUS
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Factual mistake about public employee's alleged political acts does NOT prevent the employee from raising First Amendment or 1983 claims.
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In other words, even if the employee WASN'T engaging in political activity, employee can bring claim if employer thought she had done so.
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The decision in Heffernan was 6-2. Breyer wrote for the majority. Thomas, joined by Alito, dissented.
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#SCOTUS opinions tomorrow. Only arguments in former VA Gov. McDonnell's challenge to his conviction: http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/mcdonnell-v-united-states/ … - 1 more reply
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