In Section 1983 first amendment retaliation case, membership in a political association is considered speech protected by the first amendment.

Colin W. Walsh, In Section 1983 first amendment retaliation case, membership in a political association is considered speech protected by the first amendment., Texas Employment Lawyer (December 28, 2014) [The Library at LexBlog, LEX-WK-HY04YFEX, lexpid.org/HY04YFEX]