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Retaliation for Free Speech or Whistleblowing in Alabama
First Amendment Retaliation Is Real—And Illegal
At Kreps Law Firm, we stand with whistleblowers, truth-tellers, and professionals who had the courage to speak out—and got punished for it.
If a public employer, licensing board, or government agency retaliated against you for exercising your First Amendment rights, you may have a powerful civil rights claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
We take these cases seriously. Because when they try to silence one voice—they’re trying to silence all of us.
Free Speech And Whistleblowing Are Protected Under Federal Law
You have a constitutional right to speak on matters of public concern—especially when it involves corruption, misconduct, or abuse of power.
And if you:
- Testified at a public hearing (like a sunset review)
- Filed a formal complaint or grievance
- Reported fraud, abuse, or regulatory misconduct
- Spoke out against a board or public employer
- Advocated for changes in state policy or agency rules
…and faced retaliation as a result, that’s not just unethical. That’s unconstitutional.
What Retaliation Looks Like
Retaliation doesn’t always come with a memo. Sometimes it’s subtle. Other times, it’s loud and destructive. We’ve seen it all:
- Employment threats, demotion, suspension, or termination
- Licensing board investigations launched out of thin air
- Bogus charges filed after someone speaks at a public meeting
- Sudden denials of professional renewals or permits
- Targeted audits, fines, or disciplinary action
- Whisper campaigns and defamation from within the agency
If it happened after you spoke out, we’ll trace the pattern and prove the motive.
Who We Protect
We represent professionals, public employees, healthcare workers, board licensees, and private citizens who’ve faced retaliation after:
- Calling out misconduct
- Filing a formal complaint
- Reporting safety issues or ethical violations
- Testifying before a government body
- Advocating for themselves or others online, in person, or in writing
Boards and agencies hate transparency—and they punish those who push for it. We protect those people.
How We Build Your Case
To win a First Amendment retaliation claim, we’ll prove:
- You engaged in protected speech
- A government actor retaliated against you
- There’s a causal connection between the two
We use emails, texts, timing, and internal records to uncover the truth. And we hold the wrongdoers accountable under Section 1983, seeking:
- Injunctive relief to stop ongoing retaliation
- Compensatory and punitive damages
Attorney’s fees under federal law
Kreps law firm: your voice is protected. We’ll prove it.
If your life or career has been damaged for telling the truth, we’ll help you take it back—and take action.
Call Kreps Law Firm now or click below to schedule a confidential consultation.
Speaking up shouldn’t cost you your job, your license, or your future. Let’s make it right.