8th Circ. Revives Ex-Firefighter's Suit Over Anti-Abortion Post

By Vin Gurrieri · August 13, 2025, 6:33 PM EDT

A Christian firefighter in Arkansas who was fired after he posted an anti-abortion image on Facebook can ask jurors to consider whether he was unconstitutionally punished for his speech, the Eighth Circuit ruled Wednesday,...

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Case Information

Case Title

Steven Melton v. City of Forrest City, Arkansas, et al

Case Number

23-3398

Court

Appellate - 8th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3440 Other Civil Rights

Date Filed

October 30, 2023