Appeals Court Rules Schools Can Limit 'Let's Go Brandon' Shirts
A federal appeals court in the US has ruled that schools can regulate phrases with a vulgar meaning, even if they don't contain explicit profanity. The case involved students wearing shirts with the phrase 'Let's Go Brandon!', which has been used as a coded message against President Joe Biden. The majority opinion held that even core political speech, or politico, can be regulated in schools if it has a vulgar message.
The 6th Circuit panel's decision provides guidance to educators on limiting profanity and vulgarity in schools, even when the speech is political in nature. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education plans to appeal the decision. The dissenting judge argued that the shirts should be allowed based on the Supreme Court's Tinker decision, which protects students' free speech rights in schools. However, the majority ruled that schools can regulate phrases with a vulgar meaning, even without explicit profane words.
The ruling allows schools to restrict clothing with vulgar phrases, even if they are used as political statements. The case highlights the balance between free speech and maintaining a respectful learning environment in schools.
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