These firings aren't likely illegal, lawyers say, but they do demonstrate fast-changing norms around free speech.

Numerous firings reported as authorities search out commentary deemed offensive on conservative free speech advocate’s killing – key stories from 13 September 2025 at a glance

In the U.S., laws can vary across states, but overall, there’s very little legal protections for employees who are punished for speech made both in and out of private workplaces.