A city employee is terminated for posting criticism of the mayor on a personal social media account while off duty. Under the First Amendment, this termination is most likely:
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A
Permissible because social media posts are not protected speech
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B
Permissible because the city has broad authority over employee conduct
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C
Impermissible if the post addressed a matter of public concern and the employee's interest outweighs the city's interest
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D
Permissible because private social media accounts are outside public employment protections