Judges and Judiciary
Mar. 21, 2007
Can Schools Say No to Speech? Maybe, if It Promotes Drugs
In an important case that could place new limits on the free-speech rights of students, the U.S. Supreme Court wrestled Monday with whether the Constitution should protect a student banner proclaiming “Bong Hits 4 Jesus,” a meaningless marijuana-themed message that sparked a First Amendment firestorm when the school principal ripped the banner down.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - In an important case that could place new limits on the free-speech rights of students, the U.S. Supreme Court wrestled Monday with whether the Constitution should protect a student banner proclaiming "Bong Hits 4 Jesus," a meaningless marijuana-themed message that sparked a First Amendment firestorm when the school principal ripped the banner down.
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