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flag 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.

flag 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. flag The post, which included profanity and a derogatory term, was shared by state leaders who called for his dismissal. flag 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. flag A petition for his reinstatement has drawn over 8,000 signatures. flag The Board of Regents has scheduled a personal conference with Hook on September 29. flag The case highlights tensions over free speech, institutional authority, and political discourse in public education.

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