MacRae v. Mattos

1. Whether a government policy that prohibits speakers from using a person’s name or title during a public-comment period violates the First Amendment. 2. Whether a government policy that prohibits “harassing” or “disrespectful” speech during a public-comment period is unconstitutionally vague or overbroad.

MacRae v. Mattos involves a dispute over whether an employee can be disciplined or fired for expressing views outside the workplace before being hired. The case centers on MacRae, who faced workplace consequences for opinions she shared before her employment began.