Lawsuit Argues That School Choice Is a First Amendment Issue
School Choice Lawsuit Argues That School Choice Is a First Amendment Issue Nebraska plaintiffs say the state can’t mandate education and also control what kids are taught. Get more of J.D.'s commentary on government overreach and threats to everyday liberty. "And parents, not the government, have the legal duty and the primary right to provide or select the educational speech their children receive." "The government cannot condition a valuable public benefit on families surrendering a constitutional right," Brown added.
- ▪School Choice Lawsuit Argues That School Choice Is a First Amendment Issue Nebraska plaintiffs say the state can’t mandate education and also control what kids are taught.
- ▪Get more of J.D.'s commentary on government overreach and threats to everyday liberty.
- ▪"And parents, not the government, have the legal duty and the primary right to provide or select the educational speech their children receive." "The government cannot condition a valuable public benefit on families surrendering a constitut
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School Choice Lawsuit Argues That School Choice Is a First Amendment Issue Nebraska plaintiffs say the state can’t mandate education and also control what kids are taught. J.D. Tuccille | 8.17.2026 7:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/08/education-free-speech-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A crowd carries signs that say "Education Needs Free Speech."" alt="A crowd carries signs that say "Education Needs Free Speech." | Illustration: Midjourney Photo: Monkey Business Images/Dreamstime" /> (Illustration: Midjourney Photo:…
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