Holding: Government officials may dismiss or refuse to appoint volunteers for statements that would normally receive First Amendment protection if a commonality of political purpose is required for the role.
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Hodges v. Gloria (No. 24-7093) is a Free Exercise case in 2026. The court held that government officials may dismiss or refuse to appoint volunteers for statements that would normally receive First Amendment protection if a commonality of political purpose is required for the role.