Whether speech condemning racist memes constitutes a matter of public concern under the First Amendment's protections for public employee speech

and prepare the petition for filing. Additionally, the undersigned counsel has a number of other pending matters that will interfere with counsel’s ability to file the petition on or before October 7, 2025. Wherefore, Applicant respectfully requests that an order be entered extending the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari to and including December 6, 2025. Dated: September 25, 2025 Respectfully submitted, Andrew T. Tutt Counsel of Record ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP 601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 942-5000 Counsel for Applicant Kate Adams