Supreme Court rules high school violated student’s First Amendment rights

The high school punished the student over a vulgar social media video.

[@ConvictedFelon2024]

The Supreme Court ruled on the side of freedom.

[@briannotafan3368]

she's a godam communist

[@gananjajukus5027]

@@briannotafan3368 for exercising her freedom of speech?

[@jessica33313]

@@briannotafan3368 Just wanna throw random words you know nothing about eh?

[@TheZombaslaya]

Exactly! Students shouldn’t be punished for stuff they do outside of school

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

Well, not by the school.

[@jameswaymyers6359]

Not the schools place to do it.

[@jfro3685]

Us parents need to teach our children how to win and lose gracefully. If this young lady had the proper tools to deal with losing... this would be a nonissue.

[@karenwhite4141]

@@jfro3685 True

[@karenwhite4141]

Why not? It prepares them for life. That's like saying employers shouldn't fire you for certain conduct outside your job ie. bad driving record in your personal car when you drive as a profession, rape/molestation when you're a teacher, documented racism as a public servant, etc.

[@raebertgrayson5766]

Remember: "I may disagree with what you have to say, BUT SHALL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT." (Quote often attributed to Voltaire, emphasis added.)

[@raebertgrayson5766]

@@harryape9059 I never said that all opinions are equal. I only said that people have a right to express them -- and do so without fear of being retaliated against. Subsequently, you also have the right to reply to them. My point, if it was not already self-evident, was that people should be allowed to communicate freely, and that right should be defended and cherished. Whether of not someone actually listens to what someone else has to say is entirely up to them.

[@harryape9059]

@@raebertgrayson5766 When you say you will die for my right to say what I think, boy you better not be willing to die for the Jewish Space laser "theory". I really hope that ain't the hill you wanna' die on. lol The GOP is the single greatest threat to American Democracy. Now that's a hill to die on.

[@severedyakhead9702]

Good. This is a win for freedom of speech.

[@jaimemartinez3866]

just dont forget its a two way street.

[@michaeln.2383]

This is just symbolic. No one follows court decisions any more.

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

One gives the finger, nothing is said Another gives the Nazi salute, and you will be told The world is messed up We need Jesus

[@thenilecrocodile1984]

Suspended her for a year over a video on social media?! How disgusting!

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

Only from cheerleading NOT for school itself.

[@jfro3685]

Don’t you think her rant needed to be handled from her parents, not her school?

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

A job can fire you for doing this same thing though. But yeah, this is an issue to be handled in the home.

[@msoperator510]

If by handled you mean supported, then I say yes.

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

@@aaronburratwood.6957 Perhaps the Bill of Rights, Amendment IX: "The enumerating in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." might be relevant to this. I thought that might be elaborated on, with an example of other specific rights that would be compromised by certain language. It was not explained in any more detail. This could be why the Supreme Court is at times asked to provide a decision on unclear applications of parts of the Constitution.

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

@@aaronburratwood.6957 I agree that parents have the right as well as the responsibility to handle situations involving their son or daughter which take place outside of the school.

[@katieann9026]

@@aaronburratwood.6957 difference is a job is a private company but public schools are run by the government

[@TheFaustineClaravallLibrary]

My friend was scolded for standing up before dismissal by a teacher at lunch. He had questioned the teacher about why, but he got in trouble with another teacher. We complained to them that they were violating our freedom of speech by not letting us question them, but they told us to sit down in a rude manner. We got in trouble just for questioning a teacher.

[@wolfblitzer1981]

Good who do schools think they are imposing their form of discipline on a child. It's all control from cradle to grave.

[@horseplop9]

College is the same. Why do you think they changed to this so called educated society.. its actually the un Educated and Indoctrination Academy now.. follow the rules or you don't get good grades.. you don't want you parents mad at you do you? And if you wanna go to college you have to get the Vaccine. Or pay 4,000 and tested weekly and possibly have to do some online

[@raebertgrayson5766]

Good! This is exactly the approach they needed to take toward this issue. Now, if we could only do something about corporate and government overreach into our on-line accounts and social media...

[@rakhilyusim9370]

This girl won but she also lost. In her adult life she will never be able to get a job with this kind of baggage. Every employer will be scared to be sued by her and that’s that.

[@SnowRookie]

Then she can sue them for discrimination

[@stupidparanoidflake7631]

Oh please. Everyone has forgot her within 1 hour of watching the post. What people care about is that her freedom of speech is protected.

@@SnowRookie who said that she's is discriminating?? She isn't persecuted nor oppressed, this is just lousy first world entitled privilege problem.

[@msoperator510]

Gimme a Y Gimme a A Gimme a Y !

[@jenniferw5095]

Good. I hope she sues the school.

[@kiloton1920]

This same thing needs to happen to KZbin and it’s ceo’s

[@giggityking6505]

I hope this girl gets the support she needs

[@karenwhite4141]

She doesn't want support. She wants to be a cheerleader...😢😭😫.....🙊🥱

[@aowi7280]

Why would this even happen? The school has no business interfering in her personal life.

[@aowi7280]

@@paulharris553 Not according to the SCOTUS.

[@mewmew1026]

She need to learn how to take rejection

[@Wongseifu548]

As much as i think the girl was being a bit spoiled i agree with the courts decision. If she did something there then its a whole another story

[@vickiebarbee9669]

No taxpayee gov't employee has a right to regulate an American's speech.

[@jordanas3750]

Pettiness by school Staff is ever present whether it's a team not achieving some administrator's hopes or a employee who feels entitled to denigrate the disabled and poor. She's lucky having familial and financial support, so many remain silent because they lack one or the other or both.

[@Tacit_Tern]

America ....as a veteran I'm concerned. If people don't know their rights, they won't know when they're being violated. What's the point of defending our freedoms abroad if people won't do it at home? This is a case where our blood and treasure wasn't in vain. Unfortunately, its a rarity these days. That's why groups like The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is so important; and why critical thinking and civics should be taught in all schools.

[@marcuswhittie5807]

God Bless America and Shame on the Tyrants!

[@whatitisnt2094]

This is what the supreme court spends it's time on?

[@WhiskeyJ_TV]

Yes u fukin leftist

[@ogriot313]

That's what happens when you're a minor still in school living at home with your parents all of their rights get violated honestly so did mine

[@anh7807]

Thats the parent's job to do, not the school. Kids do things all the time outside of school on weekends. She has a right to make vulgar content if she wants, and maybe even the parent's allow it. This has no relation to the school.

[@ogriot313]

@@anh7807 agreed ill never forget I got in trouble once at school for accidentally saying what the hell which is bullshit thats against my 1st amendment rights

[@AnnaMorris411]

@@ogriot313 WTH?

[@anh7807]

@@ogriot313 even teachers themselves will say things like that so that's overreaching on the school's behalf.

[@ministersinister8572]

I've heard it said "You're not of legal age to exercise your rights."

[@kiloton1920]

What a badass girl she has my full respect and thanks

[@taubevictor8989]

It's called lawsuit...

[@michaelrudolph3763]

Good. She has every right to use freedom of speech. No one should have the right to censor or punish anyone for speaking their mind.

[@johndough201]

Larry Flynt paved the way for this decision.

[@CptMur]

Every word is protected as long as you don’t use someone’s name within the insults.

[@John-yh8oe]

Get the money

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

The supreme court is finally doing its job now that younger members are in the courts. There should be a term limit on these people. They get too old to do their jobs.

[@lisabittinger6209]

Our 'education system' seems pretty stymied by common sense. A snapchat is temporary, and cursing is not a crime. Plenty of gossip and an easily offended coach who appears to have quite a bit of power in her school administration... Supreme Court = School Administration looks really Bad again.

[@katieann9026]

I should have sued my middle school for violating the first amendment. I was exploring Wicca at the time and frequently got into trouble for drawing pentagrams or even talking about it. I wrote a letter to the VP standing up for my rights. My English teacher was very supportive, but when I asked my history teacher to read the letter she dragged me into the hallway and went off about how I'm just a kid who doesn't know anything and it's just a phase blablabla. Which yes, it was, but that's what kids do, they go through phases when exploring who they are and what they believe. Just because someone's religious belief isn't permanent doesn't mean it isn't protected by the first amendment.

[@sn0wi0m64]

So happy about this!!!!!

[@gregkimble8079]

One small step for man. . . . . one giant leap for mankind

[@saltybuckeye]

telling on somebody is the most Un-American thing you can possibly do. if you're not in physical harm or somebody else is in physical harm or about to be in physical harm it's none of your business what somebody else's saying. there's an epidemic of little children/adults running around getting anybody in trouble that they can. the adults tolerate it and encourage it. weak people will do almost anything for a little bit of power over somebody.

[@WeAreNotAmused]

It is harmful that she not be allowed to participate because it can mean quite a lot to an individual whether they are allowed to be part of a team and if in individuals have bad opinions of you that they spread around and that causes you to be cut it's not an official action but people are protected as distinctly a "human" right Billboard's opinion to cut you is an official judgment and that is an opinion of multiple people in agreement against you that is harmful so unlike a human person who has human rights an entity does not because it can be much more damaging to one's morale and ability to acquiesce through such struggles in life being a youth

[@sharonjimenez8000]

History and social studies classes in high schools must be so lively now with so much raw material available. Elections, the capitol riot, BLM, this case on free speech. Woooh! The open class discussions should be epic, what a time to learn 🙋🤓💻📝

[@dylankeil9423]

remember the history classes used to be eurocentric?

[@sharonjimenez8000]

@@dylankeil9423 I hope text books and curriculums are being updated properly. Presenting all sides.

[@rossclark2952]

School rules don't supercede your rights. Same as if Wendy's had a rule that you could stab your friend to death you would still be charged for the murder, because rules don't supercede laws!

[@GrimmEnt.]

My school banned kids from wearing Vote for Trump t-shirts and we couldn't even talk about the election.

[@pjb4653]

Victory!

[@briannotafan3368]

cheerleader for monster university

[@finz9982]

"If a man finds a young woman who is a virgin, who is not betrothed, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are found out, then the man who lay with her shall give to the young woman’s father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife because he has humbled her; he shall not be permitted to divorce her all his days." (Deuteronomy 22:28-29)

[@toadsauce8091]

The socialists finally get a slap in the face!

[@WeAreNotAmused]

To uphold it the integrity of that which is not superfluous that makes perfect sense basically there needs to be no doubt about that people's right to express themselves isn't blocked no one wins when someone's right to express themselves is taking away so it's really in everyone's interest to not step on that so I think that's going to be for all time or as for as long as there's a human civilization here on Earth I mean that's that's it I think it's just kind of kind of known anyone who's got their head out of their ass knows that's obvious you want you want to be able to express yourself and there's no reason you shouldn't be able to things always improve when there's feedback if there's no feedback they tend to stagnate feedback and open communication is a vital life blood to us all never forget that just cuz you and your family aren't in over your head over water like someone might be who doesn't have such as we do in this country you might could find yourself in a situation similar one day and you just you never see it coming so it's best to just stay holy in solidarity towards free speech and self-expression people need to say how it affects them in fact it's it's very healthy to express yourself is offensive as words may be considered the alternative if they don't get the vitriol out in some way then they bottle it up and we do know what happens with that you know we don't need any more school shootings or other kinds of shootings please you know so go ahead and express yourself get it out if you got to break a bottle or something or yeah so I suppose that's all right especially if it'll help you from going crazy and wanting to hurt people

[@MagisterXII]

Although it feels like she was being rewarded for being a childish brat, I do feel like it was none of the schools business at all. It would be a different case if she threatened or was bullying someone, but that's not the case.

[@kjlandon9140]

I have never met a teenager who wasn’t a brat though that’s normal It’s the parents job to correct the kid so they do better with age.

[@MagisterXII]

@@kjlandon9140 She could have handled it better, can't say I've ever gone on a swearing rant on social media over being cut from a team. That's childish. But that's my point, the school really needed to pick its battles. This was a job for the parents, not the school at all.

[@karenwhite4141]

@@MagisterXII And definitely not a Jon for the Supreme Court...

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

@@karenwhite4141 To rule when a public school, a govt funded entity, has violated someone's rights? That's **EXACTLY** their job (or rather, one of the types of cases that ruling on is part of their job).

[@spll3906]

you cant make an agreement or contract unless your 18 or over. Tired how we say kids they cant make decisions but on the other hand say oh we can hold them responsible for agreements or go to the military when they cant go out and buy a drink or smoke or buy a gun. Thank you supreme court i was not sure how they would rule with new members but so far nothing shocking or a ruling with out understanding.

[@gamerasdf]

Jesus Christ saves from sin. Romans 3: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Hebrews 9: 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Isaiah 64: 6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Revelation 21: 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Romans 5: 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. John 3: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 14: 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Romans 10: 9-10. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Jesus said John 5: 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. 1John 5: 10-13 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Ephesians 2: 8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans 8: 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5: 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

[@WeAreNotAmused]

Check the individuals right to have an opinion no matter how nasty it might be they are protected because it is a human right such is not the same for an entity such as a school board whose findings is conclusive and in that sense damning to an individual and their reputation so it is not in any of our interests to subscribe to the idea of an entity being allowed to stretch its legs in that way because sure they're covering their own liabilities is what they're thinking when they make a judgment but really that everyone is usually out to cover their own ass so it's important that individuals have this utility whereas a corporate entity is constantly interested in its bottom line any attempt to convince me otherwise go unheard

[@WeAreNotAmused]

Everybody gets to express themselves about how they feel there's never going to be a law that's going to block somebody's personal opinion and the first amendment is as strong as it ever was there's just been things that have had to been amended over time because such things were not seeable because it would be hundreds of years before they even happen

[@marvinlawrence4831]

who voted against it

[@ianmiller07]

Clarence Thomas

[@kbucker13]

maybe schools shouldn't be having minors sign agreements...

[@karenwhite4141]

1. She was old or mature enough to take it to the SCOTUS, so she was old enough to sign papers at school. 2. School is supposed to be preparing students for the real world, right? There are consequences when you break contracts. So on the flip side, it could have been a life lesson. Possibly? Maybe? But then again I guess she learned to stand up for herself...idk. Many ways to look at this

[@kbucker13]

@@karenwhite4141 Go away Karen. No one wants the opinions of a Karen. If you are under 18 you are not legally bound by any document. Supreme Court ruled and upheld all the lower court rulings. The school was in the wrong and free speech prevailed.

[@karenwhite4141]

@@kbucker13 I have no problem with it either way. I understand things won't always go my way in life. It builds character. Furthermore, I was only playing devil's advocate. Good for her if that's what she felt she needed to do. 🥰😊 Have a good day!

[@kbucker13]

@@karenwhite4141 guess what Karen, I hate to break it to you… but playing devils advocate on an 8-1 Supreme Court decision just makes you look dumb. Playing devils advocate with free speech rights, go try that in nazi Germany. No one cares what you think dearest.

[@jaimemartinez3866]

lol she will be a good mother

[@drumtwo4seven]

Taco Bell Supreme Court orders Nachos Bell Grande

[@TheWhiteWolf202]

Ik this comment is late but school policy DOES NOT Trump CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS of the FIRST AMENDMENT

[@devilpupbear09]

The girl looks like she's searching for Wolverine

[@thekidfromcleveland3944]

Yeah it may have been on school grounds but it's a public school so you can't make the argument that she went against the values and goals of a private company. Maybe defamation but....how much of it was passion of the moment and how much of it was intentional? More importantly is there evidence to back up her claims. Yeah this one check-out. Inappropriate yes. But......not really crossing a line. Just towing it

[@christopherwalsh3101]

8 to 1 , 😲

[@ed0078]

What ever. I would like to see a court case that allows Trump his free speech

[@John-yh8oe]

Democrats ran

[@user-dr5vi9ej8r]

HELLO❤

[@SeeTheWholeTruth]

Sorry.. why are you not stating who the 1 in the Supreme court was that felt it correct to punish? Are you news or nonsense again?

[@karenwhite4141]

You can actually look it up...if you REALLY want to know. 😬

[@WeAreNotAmused]

The censor you all they like as a private entity that means if you're in my house I don't like your language well I can tell you to leave and if you don't leave yada yada yada you know what happens next

[@dylankeil9423]

was this a private school? if so this was justified [even though i dont like it].

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

It was a public school.

[@censorshipoftruth8531]

Romans 10:9-13 [9]That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10]For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. [11]For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. [12]For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. [13]For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

[@jeffrejr1]

This so called civilised country pushed this to the Supreme Court 😂😂

[@warleafclover9655]

You want somebody to rant or go on a rampage? Use your heads desk jockeys

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

That’s what the first amendment covers.

[@warleafclover9655]

@@aaronburratwood.6957 already learned that bub.It’s just the fact that they make a stink at any amount of level with the same measures that in the long run will be more of a more Negative outcome.

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

Maybe one day they will enact a law that prohibits vulgar language It's getting out of hand

[@Quinntus79]

Who defines vulgarity? Furthermore, how do you put laws on the books about vulgarity without violating free speech?

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

They won't, because the law would be unconstitutional, because the 1st amendment protects so-called (and HIGHLY subjective) "vulgar" speech.