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Palestinian student sues Michigan school over teacher's reaction to her refusal to stand for Pledge
« on: June 26, 2025, 05:39:31 am »

Palestinian student sues Michigan school over teacher's reaction to her refusal to stand for Pledge
Story by ED WHITE • 13h

DETROIT (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of a 14-year-old student who said a teacher humiliated her for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in protest of U.S. support of Israel's war in Gaza.

Danielle Khalaf's teacher told her, “Since you live in this country and enjoy its freedom, if you don’t like it, you should go back to your country,” according to the lawsuit.
 
Danielle, whose family is of Palestinian descent, declined to recite the Pledge over three days in January.

“We can only marvel at the conviction and incredible courage it took for her to follow her conscience and her heart,” ACLU attorney Mark Fancher said.

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Re: Palestinian student sues Michigan school over teacher's reaction to her refusal to stand for Ple
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2025, 05:41:02 am »
Quote from: rangerrebew on June 26, 2025, 05:39:31 am

“We can only marvel at the conviction and incredible courage it took for her to follow her conscience and her heart,” ACLU attorney Mark Fancher said.
 

He was referring to the teacher I believe. :whistle:
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