James Karins, Appellant-Respondent v. City of Atlantic City, Respondent-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division and reinstated the 48‑day suspension of firefighter James Karins, holding that his off‑duty racial epithet was not protected speech, that the fire‑department regulations were not vague or overbroad, and that the Merit System Board’s disciplinary decision was supported by the evidence.