But the problem is that there that was never the issue. They are arguing that free speech issue as a distraction. She was clearly fooled by it, as you are. Chief Justice Roberts was not. The question is solely whether Congress may fund education with strings attached, other Constitutional restrictions notwithstanding. This is long-settled law; it can.
"The question is solely whether Congress may fund education with strings attached, other Constitutional restrictions notwithstanding. This is long-settled law; it can."
Actually, they were arguing that the general rule shouldn't apply in this case, because it would restrain free speech. They weren't arguing that congress couldn't attach restrictions period.