HOWARD CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Two Montcalm County middle school brothers are suing their school district after they said an administrator and a teacher told them last year to remove their “Let’s Go, Brandon!” shirts.

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The Tri County Middle School students claim in the lawsuit that the assistant principal said the clothing was “equivalent to” an expletive.

Their mother, who is bringing the lawsuit on behalf of her sons, said she is proud of her children for exercising their First Amendment Rights.

The school district will not comment on pending litigation.

“Criticism of the president is core political speech protected by the First Amendment,” said attorney Conor Fitzpatrick. “Whether it’s a Biden sticker, ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirt, or gay pride T-shirt, schools can’t pick and choose which political beliefs students can express.”

“Let’s Go, Brandon!” became what is considered a derogatory statement about President Joe Biden and became popular in 2021.

The lawsuit is not an isolated case. Legal disputes nationwide are erupting over clothing which show the Pride flag, Black Lives Matter insignia, and “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan.

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The Tri County Middle School dress code prohibits clothing that is “in conflict with state policy, is a danger to the students’ health and safety, is obscene, is disruptive to the teaching and/or learning environment by calling undue attention to oneself” or that contains “messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent, vulgar, or profane, or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors.”