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South Carolina 9th grader sues teacher who shoved her against a wall for trying to walk to class during Pledge of Allegiance, she says.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Collins, Jeffrey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a lawsuit filed by the parents of a ninth-grade student in South Carolina, Marissa Barnwell, against her teacher, principal, the school district, and state education officials. Barnwell claims she was confronted and physically pushed by a teacher for not stopping to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, which she asserts violated her civil rights and First Amendment rights. The lawsuit highlights a state law that allows students to refuse to recite the pledge without punishment, provided they are not disruptive. The family's lawyer emphasizes the importance of students feeling safe and free to exercise their constitutional rights in schools. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162344766
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