Judge Affirms School District's Ban on Graduation Sash with Mexican and U.S. Flags

A federal judge ruled a Colorado school district can prohibit a student from wearing a sash with Mexican and American flags at graduation.
The judge said wearing the sash would constitute school-sponsored speech, not private speech protected by the First Amendment.
The student sued, claiming the ban violated her free speech rights, but failed to win a temporary restraining order.
The case is part of a broader debate over cultural displays at graduations, including Native American regalia.
Similar disputes over graduation attire have arisen across the U.S. this season.