A former teacher is suing Oskaloosa Schools and its superintendent, alleging a violation of his constitutional free speech rights after he was fired for comparing conservative activist Charlie Kirk to a Nazi on social media following Kirk's slaying.

Former Oskaloosa High School teacher Matthew Kargol filed the lawsuit in federal court Thursday, Sept. 18, accusing the district of violating his First Amendment rights and firing him over protected speech.

The seven-member Oskaloosa school board unanimously voted Sept. 17 to immediately terminate Kargol's employment, approving Superintendent Mike Fisher's recommendation based on the district's investigation.

The post has sparked controversy and fueled calls among Republicans to clamp down on how schools and universities discipline employe

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