VERIFY: Yes, student protests are protected under the First Amendment, but schools can still discipline students for missing class

MADISON, Ala. — Student protests have been making headlines across the country. From walkouts over gun violence to immigration enforcement, students are using their voices to demand change.

But some schools in the Madison City School District have sent letters home warning students about possible consequences.

QUESTION:

Are student protests protected under the First Amendment?

Let’s verify!…

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