Tag: free speech
Cyberbullying law challenged in court
Laws that make it a crime to commit cyberbullying are increasingly being challenged on free speech grounds, but nothing yet from a high court.
Video of police action at Md. Common Core info session
A community member is arrested at a meeting during his impassioned attempts to ask the state's school officials about the Common Core.
Can’t take away a ‘privilege’ by denying free speech
A few days ago, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling concerning the First Amendment right of free speech that could...
Two standards govern student free speech
The Second Circuit recently found that schools could bar certain religious references at school-sponsored ceremonies and assemblies.
Freedom of speech, religion in cheerleading sign
A Texas high school cheerleading group is using religious sayings and texts to inspire their team, and a court is allowing it temporarily while it considers both sides of the First-Amendment debate.
DJ arrested for DJ’ing in Chicago
Chicago police arrest a DJ at an "illegal" party. They charged him with unlawful use of a weapon (gun) and acting as a DJ without a license.