Importance of First Amendment Rights for Youths Online

Protecting the First Amendment rights of young people in the digital age is crucial as governments consider laws restricting their online interactions. Court precedents like the Tinker case and the Snapchat cheer case highlight the importance of safeguarding speech rights for youths, especially outside of the school context. Jennifer Huddleston argues that restrictions on young people's online expression could hinder their ability to engage productively and entrepreneurially on platforms like social media, limiting their expressive freedoms.