First Amendment
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Free Speech in Schools: A Guide for Black Students and Parents
Earlier this month, an 11-year-old boy from Lakeland, Florida was arrested after refusing to say the Pledge of allegiance. The boy, a sixth-grader, told his teacher that he viewed the pledge as racist. According to school officials, the boy became unruly when asked to leave the classroom. Police charged the boy with “disruption of […]
Do the NFL’s Anthem Protest Rules Violate the First Amendment?
Last season, African American players in the National Football League (NFL) protested police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem. Last week, the NFL adopted a new rule that requires all players on the field to stand for the national anthem. Players will have the option to remain in the locker room. However, if […]
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