Arkansas teacher fired for Charlie Kirk social media post sues Russellville School District

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 538

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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A former Arkansas high school teacher accused the Russellville School District in a federal lawsuit Wednesday of violating his First Amendment rights when it fired him last year over a post he made on social media alluding to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death.

The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas on behalf of Joshua Duncan, who taught biology at Russellville High School until his termination last fall. It is asking …

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