From Sierra Marlee, American Wire Online 5.27.2025
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The Supreme Court will not be hearing the free speech case of a young boy banned from school over his “two genders” shirt.

Massachusetts student Liam Morrison took legal action against his former school, Nichols Middle School, alleging that his First Amendment rights had been violated when he was banned. The incident started over two shirts Morrison had worn to school, reading “There are only two genders”.

The young man refused to remove his shirt twice at the behest of the school, resulting in him being sent home both times. School authorities say the clothing made other students feel unsafe, and eventually, a federal court would agree.

While SCOTUS will not be taking up the case, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito issued dissents, saying they believe the court should hear what the family has to say.

In 2023, Liam spoke to Fox News about the treatment he’d faced at school over his shirts, arguing that the sentiments weren’t aimed any any particular student.

“I’m just voicing my opinion about a statement that I believe to be true,” he had explained. “And I feel like some people may think that I’m imposing hate speech, even though it’s not directed towards anyone.”

A year later, in 2024, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Morrison family and sided with the school, which it said was justified in asking the student to remove his clothing and then sending him home after the child refused to do so.

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