Supreme Court Limits Whistleblower Lawsuits

Supreme Court Limits Whistleblower Lawsuits: "Tuesday, May 30, 2006; 12:30 PM

The Supreme Court today narrowed the First Amendment protections for public employees who reveal perceived wrongdoing they happen to observe in the course of doing their jobs.

The decision enhances the ability of governments at all levels to punish employees for speaking out, shielding officials in many instances from lawsuits for violating the right to free speech."