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Art professor Phillip Michael Hook sues university and regents over his suspension after a controversial Facebook post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination attempt, claiming First Amendment violation.
Tenured University of South Dakota art professor Phillip Michael Hook is suing university officials and the South Dakota Board of Regents after being placed on administrative leave following a deleted Facebook post reacting to an assassination attempt on conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
The post, which included profanity and a derogatory term, was shared by state leaders who called for his dismissal.
Hook claims his First Amendment rights were violated, citing Supreme Court precedent protecting political speech by public employees, and argues the university’s actions constitute retaliation.
A petition for his reinstatement has drawn over 8,000 signatures.
The Board of Regents has scheduled a personal conference with Hook on September 29.
The case highlights tensions over free speech, institutional authority, and political discourse in public education.
El profesor de arte Phillip Michael Hook demanda a la universidad y a los regentes por su suspensión después de una polémica publicación en Facebook sobre el intento de asesinato de Charlie Kirk, alegando violación de la Primera Enmienda.