As you know, AsktheJudge.info has remained a neutral site since its inception in 2007. We strive to report the facts and respond to our readers about issues that concern our youth. However, the time has come to speak out about
Beware of TikTok dangers
By Judge Tom
If you are reading this post, you’re old enough to understand our message. We have written often about the latest challenge facing our youth. Do you remember the cinnamon challenge, or the duct tape challenge? Both foolish and to some,…
Young cyberbullies convicted in France
By Judge Tom
France created a new court in January, 2021 to prosecute online crimes following the criminalization of cyberbullying in 2018. It wasn’t long before they presided over a trial of thirteen persons ages 18 to 30 in Paris in June, 2021.…
New law prohibits the police from lying to juveniles in custody
By Judge Tom
Illinois has become the first state to prohibit the police from lying to juveniles that they’re interrogating. Any minor (under 18) in police custody and being questioned about a crime, whether a misdemeanor or felony, is protected if the police…
Once again, Tinker comes before the Supreme Court
By Judge Tom
In 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that children and teenagers have constitutional rights that must be respected by school officials. This case involved the display of black armbands in protest of the Vietnam war. A school district in Iowa…
The People Have Spoken
By Judge Tom
We at AsktheJudge.info have decided to break with tradition and our apolitical policy since 2007 by greeting a new day for America. Today, November 7, 2020, the presidential election has resulted in former Vice-President Joe Biden becoming the country’s president-elect.…
Judge Tom Tackles Cyberbullying
By Judge Tom
A new book published by the American Bar Association in 2020 covers the subject of cyberbullying at home, school, in the community and workplace. Titled “Cyberbullying Law,” Judge Tom has collected over two hundred state and federal court cases over…
New study about tweens and cyberbullying
By Judge Tom
A survey of 1,034 tweens in June-July, 2020 about cyberbullying resulted in the nation’s first research findings about kids 9 to 12 years of age. The study found that 90% of this age group are using social apps, including games…
Beware of what’s on your screen during online schooling
By Judge Tom
Other than being placed in the “waiting room” (a virtual time-out) by your teacher for not paying attention or goofing off during class, did you think you could be suspended or expelled for something? It happened to a 9-year-old fourth…
A long overdue win for the LGBTQ community
By Judge Tom
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that “An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender defies the law.” Three separate cases were consolidated for argument before the Court on October 8,…