Chicago Police Employee Sues City Over Suspension for ‘F*** Trump’ Facebook Post

Chicago police employee sues city over suspension after 'F*** Trump' Facebook post during protest. Legal battle over free speech.

Editorial Desk

September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Chicago, United States — A senior civilian employee with the Chicago Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the city after being suspended for two weeks without pay due to social media posts made during a protest.

The individual, Mike Milstein, who serves as deputy director of CPD’s Office of Equity and Engagement, was suspended following Facebook posts he made while attending a “No Kings” demonstration in Denver last year. The posts included the hashtags #NoKingsDay and #F**kTrump, which led to an internal investigation and disciplinary action.

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Milstein claims his posts were protected under the First Amendment and did not reference the department, the city, or his job. He argues that his criticism of the president is core political expression and that the city’s actions violate his rights. The lawsuit seeks compensation for lost wages and legal fees, as well as the removal of disciplinary records from his file.

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