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Friday, June 15, 2018

Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Banning MAGA Hats, Gadsden Flags At Polling Places

In one of two opinions issued on Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down a Minnesota law that restricted the wearing of "political apparel" - like MAGA hats - at polling stations. In a 7-2 ruling, the court said the law violates First Amendment protections on free speech. In addition to Minnesota, at least nine other states - Delaware, Kansas, Montana, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Vermont - have similar laws. In its opinion, the court said that MAGA hats and "#MeToo" pins should be allowed to be visible at polling places across the US. The case was brought by the Minnesota Voters Alliance, which initially challenged the state's ban.

The big question now is, will this 9-year-old student should be allowed to wear a MAGA hat in school - where he was asked to take it off by the principal when the hat reportedly became "disruptive" (other students found it offensive)?

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 15, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    So you want to uphold the first but constantly let them strip us of the second. Get it together!

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  2. KarenJune 15, 2018 at 9:35 PM

    Well my son is going to now wear his confederate apparel and I will sue the hell out of the school district after this ruling if they give him any crap!

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    1. AnonymousJune 16, 2018 at 7:20 AM

      Good luck with that Karen, and your little cupcake too

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  3. AnonymousJune 16, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    This ruling is specific to polling places on Election Day, not student apparel on a regular school day. While electioneering (campaigning) for specific candidates is still prohibited at the polls, vague political statements seemed to be allowed.

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