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California 7-Year-Old Punished for 'Black Lives Matter' Drawing, Judge Rules in Favor of School Amid Federal Lawsuit

Jul 18, 2024, 12:56 PM

A 7-year-old student in California was banned from drawing pictures and forced to sit out recess for two weeks after adding the phrase 'any life' below a 'Black Lives Matter' drawing she gave to a Black friend. This incident led to a federal lawsuit. A judge ruled that the California teachers were right to severely punish the girl for her actions, sparking debate over the application of first amendment rights to elementary school children. Testimony indicated that neither student understood the implications of the phrases involved, and critics argue the school introduced these adult topics to the students. The judge rules in favor of the school.