Bong Hits 4 Jesus? | Morse v. Frederick

In 2002, Joseph Frederick displayed a 'Bong Hits for Jesus' banner during an Olympic relay, leading to a suspension by Principal Deborah Morse. Frederick sued, claiming a violation of his First Amendment rights. The case escalated to the Supreme Court, which ruled 5-4 in favor of the school, allowing limits on student speech promoting illegal drug use. The decision sparked debate on student speech rights, with dissenting opinions emphasizing First Amendment protections. The school district later settled with Frederick, and the banner now hangs in the Newseum.

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