The case involved a sheriff who fired six workers for what the law enforcement official claimed was cause. Those fired claimed they were let go because they publicly supported the sheriff's opponent in an election. Some made their political preference known by using Facebook's "like" button.
The judge in the case, Clinton appointee Robert Jackson, ruled against the fired employees. According to an Associated Press report picked up in the San Jose Mercury News, the jurist did not view the "like" button as "expressive speech. In other words, it's not the same as actually writing out a message and posting it on the site."
If the plaintiffs can afford the appeal, one would expect them to pursue this matter in a higher court. It's a fascinating case with profound implications for free speech.
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