In a blow to free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a Massachusetts student’s appeal challenging a school’s ban on his “There are only two genders” T-shirt.
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This refusal dismisses concerns about constitutional rights to express alternative viewpoints and leaves many patriots justifiably worried about growing censorship favoring politically correct agendas.
The student, a seventh grader at Nichols Middle School, was sent home twice in 2023 for refusing to change his T-shirt, which stated his belief that there are only two genders.
School officials claimed the shirts made classmates feel unsafe, supporting their decision with concerns for transgender and gender-nonconforming students’ mental health.
However, this reasoning has emboldened critics who worry about the erosion of free expression rights in public schools nationwide.
This legal battle finds its roots in the First Amendment, raising questions about whether public schools can suppress student speech based on disfavored viewpoints.
Justice Samuel Alito, dissenting with Justice Clarence Thomas, emphasized that censorship occurred amid a backdrop where the school allowed expressions supporting multiple genders but censored the opposing view, marking a precarious precedent.
“This case presents an issue of great importance for our Nation’s youth: whether public schools may suppress student speech either because it expresses a viewpoint that the school disfavors or because of vague concerns about the likely effect of the speech on the school atmosphere or on students who find the speech offensive,” declared Justices Samuel Alito, cited by ABC News.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the school’s actions, stating the restriction was reasonable to prevent disruptions.
Critics argue this reasoning sidelines traditional constitutional rights while prioritizing inclusivity agendas.
The Morrison family, alongside organizations like the Alliance Defending Freedom, contested the school’s stance as a violation of free speech.
In light of this decision, the refusal to review the case highlights the Supreme Court’s alignment with educational institutions’ emphasis on preserving current socially sensitive environments over traditional free speech principles.
Liam Morrison, whose declaration—and subsequent censorship—is at the heart of this debate, simply expressed, “I’m just voicing my opinion about a statement that I believe to be true.”
While debates over gender identity and traditional values intensify across the nation, this case represents yet another instance where personal beliefs find themselves suppressed under the guise of sensitivity and safety.
As education dives deeper into woke ideologies, conservatives remain vigilant in preserving foundational rights, fearing broader implications these decisions carry for future generations.
I’m disappointed to learn that the Supreme Court has declined to hear Liam Morrison’s case.
Liam’s story is clear evidence that it’s too early to declare victory in the fight against gender ideology. As long as there are schools in America where students are encouraged to… pic.twitter.com/qozVBsgWMt
— Kristen Waggoner (@KristenWaggoner) May 27, 2025
