Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Little Miami Schools in Classroom Poster Dispute

A federal judge ruled for Little Miami Local Schools in a First Amendment lawsuit brought by teacher George McIntyre over the removal of a “Hate Has No Home Here” poster from his classroom. Judge Matthew McFarland granted summary judgment to the district on Nov. 9, finding the display was speech made in McIntyre’s role as a public employee. The ruling recognizes the district’s authority to regulate classroom materials.