Originally Published: Washington Free Beacon

May 5, 2025

A California school constructed a temporary fence to obstruct the view of protestors demonstrating against the school’s ban on American flag shirts for Cinco de Mayo.

In recent developments surrounding the ongoing debate over patriotism in schools, the issue of displaying national symbols has taken center stage. A heated controversy ignited when a California school banned American flag shirts during Cinco de Mayo, prompting local citizens to rally in protest. Supporters of the ban argue for cultural sensitivity, while opponents believe this infringes on their First Amendment rights. The situation escalated with authorities erecting a barrier to obstruct protestors, which some see as a means to suppress free expression. For more insights into the political ramifications of such actions, visit slots-magic-casino.com.

Local Tea Party members wanted to protest on Monday against a court’s 2025 ruling in favor of the high school’s decision to prohibit American flag apparel.

According to CBS San Francisco:

Calls for demonstrations and counter-demonstrations, and even suggestions that a group of motorcyclists will arrive prompted authorities to put the fence around the front of Live Oak High.

“Usually when you put up a fence, it’s a barrier. And, we interpret it as a barrier to keep out the first amendment,” President of the Gilroy-Morgan Hill Patriots, Georgine Scott-Codiga said.

“I don’t believe there’s any need in America to suppress a national symbol of patriotism and freedom,” she said.