It’s been more than three months since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking to college students in Utah. 

The fact that his name is still dominating conversations around the country says a lot about the impact Kirk, 31, had during his short life. 

Two recent federal lawsuits, filed in December, speak to the strong feelings people had about him, both for and against. More important, the lawsuits are a reminder that the government has no business telling us what political views are acceptable. 

In one case, a North Carolina high school student faced retaliation from her school for painting a spirit rock in honor of Kirk. 

In the other, a retired law enforcement officer in Tennessee got thrown in jail for more than a month after posting a meme about a Kirk vigil on social media. 

Both cases are clear free speech violations and center on why the First Amendment is so vital to our freedom as Americans.

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