A Utah cheerleader who says her school violated her freedom of speech when it booted her from the squad over a profane video posted on social media won't be reinstated while her lawsuit over the decision plays out.
U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball's ruling says the case raises "very interesting First Amendment issues for our social media age." Still, he said she refused the school's offer to return with an apology and community service.
Her lawyer Angela Elmore told the Associated Press Monday the girl refused because she believes the school shouldn't control her private speech, a cause that's bigger than a year of cheerleading.
The girl was removed after she posted a Snapchat video of her and other cheerleaders singing along to a rap song that included swear words in March.
