Public Worker Might Get 'Half a Victory' in Free Speech Case

The New York Times' Adam Liptak is predicting a split decision in the case of a public employee fired in retaliation for his testimony in a public corruption case. While a majority of justices seemed ready during oral argument to protect Lane, Liptak reports that a ruling might not help him because he might not be able to show that his First Amendment rights were clearly established at the time he was fired.