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The Case of the Missing Constitutional Violation

The Case of the Missing Constitutional Violation

In Heffernan v City of Paterson, the Supreme Court must decide whether a government worker can be punished for a political belief his employers attribute to him. This week, Dahlia speaks with lawyers on both sides of the topsy-turvy case.

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Slate Audio

January 26, 201627m 56s

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Show Notes

In Heffernan v City of Paterson, the Supreme Court must decide whether a government worker can be punished for a political belief his employers attribute to him – rightly or wrongly. This week, Dahlia speaks with lawyers on both sides of the topsy-turvy case.

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