Supreme Court sides with cheerleader who 'expressed' her anger Whether you like it or not, the f-bombs in this case were protected under the teen's First Amendment rights. Author: Sharon Yoo Updated: 3:29 AM CDT June 24, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS — It is June, and 'tis the season of Supreme Court opinions. "They hand down all their major opinions these last two weeks of June," Supreme Court expert and University of Minnesota professor of law Tim Johnson said. This time around, there's a case that involves First Amendment rights. It deals with a then-14 year-old Brandi Levy, a junior varsity cheerleader who was upset she didn't make varsity.