A federal judge has ruled that the District acted unconstitutionally when it disciplined a D.C. police detective for publicly criticizing the agency’s anti-crime strategy.
In a 23-page ruling, U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg said the city had infringed upon William Hawkins’ constitutional protections when it added a record to his personnel file that could affect future promotions and discipline.
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