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Student sues Tennessee school district after suspension for off-campus memes of principal

The offending memes were included as an exhibit in the lawsuit. (I.P. v. Tullahoma City Schools)
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Overview

  • Student claims memes were satirical commentary and suspension violated free speech rights
  • Lawsuit seeks removal of suspension from record and new policy on off-campus posts
  • School district has not responded; principal and assistant principal declined comment
  • Student argues posts did not cause disruption at school, cites Supreme Court ruling on off-campus speech
  • Lawsuit alleges "thin-skinned" principal violated First Amendment by punishing off-campus speech