In April 2020, Sheriff Tom Nestor was involved in a lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations. The case, Tice v. Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, involved claims that the sheriff terminated an employee in retaliation for her political affiliations. The court found sufficient evidence to proceed with the First Amendment association retaliation claim, indicating potential constitutional violations by Sheriff Nestor. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/tice-v-bd-of-cnty-commrs-of-lincoln-cnty?utm_source=openai))
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