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Sixth Circuit: Jail Guard’s Criticism of Sheriff was Protected Speech

Joseph Boulton, a jail guard at the Genesee County, Michigan jail, lost his claim alleging unconstitutional retaliation for protected speech on July 29, 2015. During union arbitration proceedings, Boulton testified that Sheriff Christopher Swanson had misrepresented the amount of Taser, firearm, and CPR training that Sheriff’s Office employees received. He also shared his concerns about

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