Massachusetts federal appeals court upholds middle school's ban on "Two Genders" shirt, prioritizing LGBTQ+ student protection over free speech.

A Massachusetts middle school's decision to bar a student from wearing a "There Are Only Two Genders" shirt was upheld by a federal appeals court, which ruled that protecting LGBTQ+ students from harassment takes precedence over free speech considerations. The court emphasized that students must bear the risk of encountering disparaging messages in public settings, as long as these messages do not violate other constitutional rights.