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Mon, 2011-06-13 23:57
The majority of 3rd US Circuit judges say the postings are protected under previous Supreme Court case law on student speech.
The judges say the parodies do not fit the exceptions, which include lewd language or the likelihood they would cause significant disruptions at school.
The case involves two school districts Pennsylvania state.
Eight of 14 judges ruled with the majority on Monday. The court heard oral arguments last year after issuing conflicting rulings in the two cases.
The American Civil Liberties Union says school officials infringe on student speech when they reach beyond school grounds to impose discipline.
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