Statement on Sheriff Seabolt's Violation of The First Amendment

When the Sheriff breaks the law, it’s time for a new Sheriff.

Greg Seabolt has been blocking Randolph County citizens from his Facebook page—the very page where he defends hiring decisions, promotes policy, attacks political opponents, and speaks as Sheriff. That’s not just unethical—it’s a clear violation of the First Amendment.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Lindke v. Freed (2024) that when public officials use social media to communicate in their official capacity, they cannot silence critics or block constituents. Sheriff Seabolt is violating that ruling and disregarding the Constitution he swore to uphold.

This isn’t a gray area. It’s black and white.

Today, I’m publicly delivering a formal letter demanding that Sheriff Seabolt immediately unblock all citizens he’s silenced and stop using his office to suppress public dialogue. That letter is attached for transparency.

We deserve a Sheriff who respects the rule of law—not one who hides from accountability and censors the public to protect his image.

That’s why I support Brian Arrington for Randolph County Sheriff—a leader who believes in transparency, constitutional rights, and serving all of Randolph County.

It’s time to restore integrity to the badge.