Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
A federal appeals court ruled Ohio schools can't force students to use specific pronouns, citing First Amendment free speech rights.
A federal appeals court ruled that an Ohio school district’s policy requiring students to use pronouns based on biological sex violates the First Amendment, stating it compels speech and infringes on free expression.
The Sixth Circuit’s 10-7 decision reversed a lower court, finding no evidence the policy disrupted school operations or constituted harassment.
While affirming schools can still enforce anti-bullying rules to protect transgender and nonbinary students, the court emphasized that districts cannot force individuals to use preferred pronouns.
Dissenting judges argued schools must maintain respectful environments and prevent harassment.
The ruling highlights ongoing legal and societal tensions over gender identity and free speech in public education.
Una corte federal de apelaciones dictaminó que las escuelas de Ohio no pueden obligar a los estudiantes a usar pronombres específicos, citando los derechos de libertad de expresión de la Primera Enmienda.