A 1st grader was punished for writing “All Lives Mater.” The school district argues 1st graders are too young to have free speech. The Court of Appeals points out that if they’re too young for controversial topics, then why are they learning about BLM??

A 1st grader was punished for writing “All Lives Mater.” The school district argues 1st graders are too young to have free speech. The Court of Appeals points out that if they’re too young for controversial topics, then why are they learning about BLM??pic.twitter.com/koQfGvzITf

— Laura Powell (@LauraPowellEsq) April 10, 2025