Supreme Court Backs Student Cheerleader In Free Speech Case

A Pennsylvania public school punished Brandi Levi, a 14-year-old freshman, for her off-campus derogatory comments. The court ruled that the school violated her 1st Amendment rights in a case testing free speech. Levi was suspended from the JV cheerleading team due to an expletive-filled social media post after not making varsity.

What was the reason for the Pennsylvania public school punishing the student?

• For missing classes

• For derogatory off-campus comments

• For failing exams

• For not participating in sports

What did the court rule regarding the school's action against the student?

• The student was guilty of misconduct

• The school violated the student's First Amendment rights

• The school acted within its rights

• The case was dismissed

What was the age of the student involved in the free speech case?

• 14 years old

• 15 years old

• 13 years old

• 16 years old

Why was the student suspended from the JV cheerleading team?

• For poor performance

• For a social media post with expletives

• For arguing with the coach

• For not attending practice

What was included in the student's social media post that led to her suspension?

• A photo of her family

• An image of her and a friend with middle fingers

• A video of a school event

• A picture of her playing sports