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flag A first-grader’s “Black Lives Matter” drawing led to a federal lawsuit, with the Ninth Circuit ruling students’ speech is protected unless it disrupts school.

flag A first-grader’s drawing of classmates holding hands with “Black Lives Matter” and “any life” sparked a legal battle after her school principal reportedly called it “racist” and suspended her from recess. flag The family challenged the punishment, leading to a federal lawsuit. flag A district court initially ruled the drawing wasn’t protected speech, but the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed that decision, affirming that students retain First Amendment rights in elementary school. flag The appeals court ruled schools cannot punish student expression unless it causes substantial disruption, marking a key victory for student free speech.

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