Now, she's challenging her firing in court.

What we know:

Brittney Brown, a biologist with the FWC, alleges the firing violated her First Amendment rights, arguing her post was private political speech. The FWC contends her termination was necessary to prevent operational disruption, reputational harm, and loss of public trust.

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Brown reposted an Instagram post from "@whalefact" that mocked Kirk, calling attention to gun violence in schools. The firing came shortly after a conservative account, Libs of TikTok, highlighted the post and called for her termination.

Her dismissal is part of a broader pattern of sanctions against critics of Kirk following his murder.

What they're saying:

Brown’s attorney Gary Edinger argued, "It’s a political statement

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