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Oklahoma looking to revoke license of Edmond teacher over 5-year-old family Instagram post

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Regan Killackey , a 20-year veteran educator, posted the family photos to his personal Instagram .

An anonymous tipster sent a screenshot of the Trump mask photo to the Oklahoma Department of Education .

The department took swift action, and filed to take away his teacher certification.

The First Amendment prohibits disciplining a teacher for political speech made as a private citizen.

Libs of TikTok posts on X fuel outrage, division, and have been connected to bomb threats.

Oklahoma Watch has delayed multiple requests by Oklahoma Watch for a copy of their application to revoke Killackey ’s certificate.

Courts have upheld public employees’ constitutional right to free speech, with few exceptions.

Killackey found out the state was seeking revocation when his name appeared on the July 31 board agenda.

The Department didn't mail its application to revoke until Aug. 22, weeks past the statutory deadline of three days .

Due process rights exist to protect citizens from unfair or improper government intrusion.