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Marvin Pickering writes letter to editor
Pickering wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the decision of the school board to not increase taxes on the school. In this he also complains about the boards past decisions. -
Pickering’s employment is terminated
The board felt it was “detrimental to the efficient operation and administration of the schools” -
Board reviews events
Board claims statements in Pickering letter were false -
Pickering Sues in circuit court of Illinois
The circuit court rules in favor of the school board. Pickering claimed it was a violation of his first amendment rights -
Supreme Court of Illinois rules
Supreme Court of Illinois upholds decision of lower courts -
8-1 decision in Supreme court
The justices ruled this was a violation of Pickering rights. There were no false statements therefore he was allowed to publish it