March 2, 2007 - DANA POINT, CA - The Bush administration argues that a school principal was justified in disciplining a student who unfurled a 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' banner at a parade near his high school's campus, according to a friend-of-the-court filed in the U.S. Supreme Court last week.

The banner arguably advocated illegal drug use, and its display was inconsistent with the school's duty to protect the health and safety of students and to maintain an effective learning environment, U.S. Solicitor General Paul D. Clement argues in the brief filed in support of Juneau-Douglas High School Principal Deborah Morse and the Juneau, Alaska, school district.

They are appealing a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, in San Francisco, last year that the banner was student speech that was not plainly offensive or school-sponsored and that it did not present a risk of substantial disruption of school.

The high court on Dec. 1, 2006 agreed to review the case in its current term, on an expedited schedule. The justices will hear arguments on March 19, 2006 in Morse v. Frederick (Case No. 06-278), the court announced last week.

"Freedom of speech is never to be taken lightly. Hopefully this exclusive picture will help the students cause. Once again the age old saying 'a picture is worth a thousand words' is proven true." - ZUMA Press Director Scott Mc Kiernan.

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