The killing of Charlie Kirk is sparking debate about political violence in the U.S., as well as the kinds of professional repercussions employees who speak out about the conservative activist's death — and other hot- button issues — might face.

A number of businesses and other organizations have shown employees the door this week because of their public remarks about Kirk, who was shot to death on Wednesday while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. Among those to lose their jobs or face other sanctions: a political pundit, a university employee , a sports reporter and a U.S. secret service agent .

Private employers have the law on their side when it comes to removing a worker who makes public statements that the business views as potentially harmful, according to

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