The Supreme Court is wading into a cheerleader's free-speech lawsuit against her high school over booting her off the squad because she posted "f k cheer" on social media.
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The case is Price v. Barr (decided Jan. 22), a case about a man who was criminally cited for filming in a federal park.
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Gordon Price is a music store owner and part-time independent filmmaker; he lives and works in Yorktown, VA. Last year, Price and a colleague released an independent feature film about a York County stretch of road that has long been the subject of rumors of hauntings and the location of unsolved murders.
The film is entitled “Crawford Road.” It premiered at the Boathouse Live Restaurant in Newport News, VA. About 250 people attended the premiere, which received press coverage. Later, it was presented at other venues in Hampton and Yorktown, VA. The film also received some local TV news attention.
Rocklin student disciplined for displaying Confederate flag at school sparks debate
The landmark court case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District cemented students right to free speech. However, there are limitations. Author: Van Tieu (ABC10) Updated: 7:42 PM PST January 21, 2021
ROCKLIN, Calif. A Rocklin student is facing disciplinary action for displaying a Confederate flag on his truck while on campus.
The issue has prompted a debate about whether such an act is protected under the First Amendment.
In a letter to parents Thursday, Whitney High School s principal said the incident of a student displaying a Confederate flag on campus undermines our values of inclusiveness and equity, adding it was in violation of school board policy.
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