Yesterday’s tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University represents a profound assault on our democratic principles and the right of all Americans to engage in public discourse without fear of violence.
Regardless of one’s political views, we must unequivocally condemn this act of domestic terrorism that sought to silence a voice through murder.
The targeting of any public figure in this manner strikes at the heart of our constitutional freedoms that we at First & Fourteenth work so hard to protect and threatens the very foundation of civil society.
As a firm engaged in protecting constitutional rights through the courts, we understand more than most that our democracy depends on the ability of all citizens to speak, advocate, and organize without fear of violent retribution. This senseless killing reminds us why our work defending these principles through legal channels is so vital.
We will continue our mission with renewed determination, knowing that the rule of law and peaceful resolution of disputes through our democratic system must prevail over those who would resort to violence to advance their cause.