Tag Archives: Free Speech
Jefferson City mayor, city settle free-speech case
By Clarion News staff JEFFERSON CITY – When Mayor Carrie Tergin allegedly ordered the removal of two decorative paving stones from Adrian’s Island because she didn’t like the message, a federal lawsuit soon followed. According to an Associated Press article, … Continue reading
Supreme Court rules for cheerleader in free speech case
Teaching good manners does not outweigh free expression of off-campus speech By Clarion News WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday handed public school students a landmark First Amendment victory, ruling 8-1 that off-campus speech is a protected form … Continue reading
Supreme Court to hear student free speech case
By Will Sites A clash between technology and the free-speech rights of public school students will take place Wednesday in the nation’s highest court. The case involves the discipline of a high school cheerleader after she posted an expletive-filled Snapchat … Continue reading