School Settles Pledge Protest Suit, Mandates Training
#StudentRights #FirstAmendmentA suburban Detroit school district will provide First Amendment training to settle a lawsuit. A Palestinian-American student was humiliated for refusing the Pledge of Allegiance in protest of U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza. The settlement includes a $10,000 payment. read more
Ohio Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Over "Let's Go Brandon" Shirt
#StudentRights #LetAn Ohio 8th-grader's family is suing his school after he was reprimanded for wearing a "Let's Go Brandon" T-shirt, a phrase referencing criticism toward Joe Biden. The lawsuit argues for the student's freedom of speech rights, highlighting a clash between school restrictions and personal expression. 'sGoBrandon read more
Michigan Student Faces Discrimination for Not Standing during Pledge
#PlymouthMichigan #StudentRightsAn 8th grader in Michigan, Danielle Khalaf, was told to "go back to your country" by a teacher after she refused to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance, citing concerns about Palestine. The incident led to a demand for action and resulted in restorative practices. read more