Karl is running for president of the student body at Pineridge High School. One of his opponents is a very popular student named Deshawn. Karl's election assembly speech was filled with derogatory and obscene language directed at his rival. He concluded his speech by unfurling a banner that said, Don't vote for Deshawn. He's Gay! When the principal suspended Karl, his father threatened a lawsuit
alleging that his son was being denied freedom of expression. Which of the following reflects the opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court on this issue?
A) The First Amendment ensures Karl's freedom of speech and protects him from suspension.
B) If Deshawn is gay, then Karl is telling the truth and cannot be disciplined.
C) The school may discipline Karl for using obscene and derogatory language in a student assembly.
D) The school cannot discipline Karl for using obscene and derogatory language in a student assembly.
C
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