Henkle v. Gregory
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
150 F. Supp. 2d 1067 (D. Nev. 2001)
Relevant factsFree
Henkle (plaintiff), a student at Galena High School, was harassed by classmates-called slurs, threatened with a lasso around his neck, and pelted with metal objects-after discussing being gay on local television. Principal Floyd (defendant) and other officials, aware of the harassment, did not investigate or discipline the students involved. Henkle sued, alleging First Amendment retaliation.
IssueFree
Whether the right to freedom of speech and expression extends to a public-school student's right to express his sexuality.
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