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Derby High School’s student-created yearbook drew criticism for covering political and social issues, including criticism of President Trump and anti-ICE protests. Student press advocates warned that government interference with students’ editorial decisions could raise First Amendment concerns; the article does not report that the school has censored or punished the students.

A federal lawsuit alleges that two Torrey Pines High School students were disciplined after expressing pro-Trump views during an anti-ICE student protest and that one student later experienced retaliation culminating in an overnight psychiatric hold. The district denies disciplining students because of their political viewpoints.

A federal lawsuit alleges that two Torrey Pines High School students were disciplined after expressing pro-Trump views during an anti-ICE protest and that one later faced retaliatory actions culminating in an overnight psychiatric hold. The district denies disciplining students because of their political viewpoints; no court has ruled on the claims.

Gretna East High School student journalist Aidan McClaren created an anti-ICE editorial cartoon for The Wingspan. Administrators removed the cartoon, later blocked his op-ed about the censorship, and the district subsequently adopted a policy allowing prior review of student media. No court has ruled that the district violated the First Amendment.

Redwood High School student journalist Ben Mueller reported on Marin County references in publicly released Epstein records for The Redwood Bark. After a person named in the records threatened a defamation lawsuit, district officials sought removal or redaction. The students consulted lawyers, verified the source documents, and ultimately restored the reporting.

An Ardrey Kell High School student sued Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after officials painted over her permitted spirit-rock tribute to Charlie Kirk and initially called it vandalism. The district later settled the First Amendment dispute for $95,000, publicly cleared the student, and agreed to a new student-speech policy.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a former Noblesville High School student’s challenge to an Indiana public school policy that barred political content on student-club flyers. Justice Alito dissented from the denial of review and said the Court should clarify the relationship between Hazelwood and later government-speech cases.

Clayton High School student Leen Hijaz was stopped during her public-school graduation speech after departing from approved remarks to discuss Palestine, other international conflicts, and families affected by ICE. The district said officials acted to keep the school-sponsored ceremony consistent with its intended purpose.