Judge Rules on Parents' Protest Case in New Hampshire

A federal judge has allowed a Bow High School parent, previously banned for wearing a pink wristband in protest of transgender athletes, to attend his daughter's soccer games under conditions that prohibit any protest activity. The ruling by Judge Steven McAuliffe came after a lawsuit filed by several parents asserting their First Amendment rights were violated when they were barred from school grounds for wearing wristbands marked 'XX' to signify biological females. The judge acknowledged the legal complexities surrounding passive protests at school events and scheduled another hearing for late November to consider more detailed arguments from both sides. The Bow School District argued that the protests were directed at a specific transgender player and could be seen as harassment, while the parents contended their actions were not intended to target anyone. As the case continues, both parties are expected to provide further evidence regarding the implications of free speech in this context.