A traditional ball setting is a dance in which a couple of young adolescents participate: a couple of men and women. But what would happen if someone wanted to make a prom date with the same sex? Fighting a battle of rejection or acceptance from the family or school board to approve that a lover or causal date for prom is not determined by the same sex. Whether it's gay students, friends with gay parents, or gay clubs in public schools, it's been a controversial issue for many years. Two teenagers, Constance McMillen and Derrick Martin, face this battle as they try to get their date to the prom. Constance McMillen, the Mississippi student who attended Itawamba County Agricultural High School, had her prom canceled because she wanted to accompany her sophomore girlfriend. at her prom. The school board did not accept the same-sex date and canceled the prom. Not only could she not bring her girlfriend, but she was not allowed to wear a tuxedo. McMillen's appointment was denied because school district policy requires dates to be of the opposite sex (Associated Press, 2010). After he was denied the right to bring her prom date, the court and lawyers got involved. The court found that the school violated First Amendment rights. The First Amendment states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or restrict freedom of expression or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. These delicate words assured the United States of the good development of its people and the protection of their rights. The US Constitution is there to protect people's rights, so issues like this can...... middle of paper ...... Please be aware that there are many local resources (within a short distance of his hometown) able to help Derrick and they are made available. There are offerings to help with her safety (safety) as well as other daily and prom needs. Derrick knows better than anyone what he will need and will accept accordingly” (Melloy, 2010). Therefore, despite all the criticism from others who disagree with the whole situation, Martin still has support and is safe. Martin will continue his life and studies as an honor student, knowing that he fought for his right. Therefore, justice was broken in Constance McMillen's case for violating her First Amendment, although some people will still blame her for canceling the prom. Derrick Martin was kicked out of his parents' house and is living stably with the support of a friend around the world..